Demi Lovato Opens Up About Mental Illness at Democratic Convention

Demi Lovato championed mental health reform at the Democratic National Convention on Monday (25Jul16) as she endorsed Hillary Clinton for USA president.

“Like millions of Americans, I’m living with mental illness”, the singer, who has always been open about her experience with bipolar disorder and substance abuse, told the crowd.

She says, “But I am lucky. I’m doing my very small part by having the treatment center that saw me through my recovery on tour with me, so that at least a small group of people, even for a brief moment, can have the same support that I received”. She says Hillary Clinton will help Americans in need of care get the treatment they require.

She added that she wanted to “urge every politician to support laws that provide better access to healthcare and support for everyone”. “It is simply the right thing to do”.

Demi Lovato performed at the Democratic National Convention and made an impassioned plea for better health care for all.

And once on stage, Lovato took a moment to speak about an issue that’s always been dear to her heart: mental illness.

Lovato has frequently gotten candid about her struggles with mental illness and sobriety.

Ending her appearance on one hell of a strong note, Lovato then transitioned into her sassy self-empowerment anthem “Confident”, earning a well-deserved standing ovation from the crowd.

Former Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria trashed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump for his statements on Mexican immigrants. The songwriter criticized the stigma surrounding mental health issues in the United States.

Fans and fashionistas, meanwhile, awaited the dress reveal of first lady Michelle Obama, scheduled to speak later Monday night.

Lovato has publicly supported Hillary Clinton through this year’s presidential election.

Other celebrities expected to speak in Philadelphia later in the week include actors Lena Dunham, America Ferrera, Tony Goldwyn and athletes Jason Collins and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Shailene urged Sanders supporters to remain calm and Susan thanked him for “igniting this spark”.