What’s up guys, it’s Sussan Mourad here with Clevver Music, and Demi Lovato has revealed
how the current state of the world has affected her mental health as well as her comeback
plans in a recent interview.
Before we get into the story, I’d like to share a quick trigger warning.
Some of the topics discussed concerning mental health and substance abuse may be uncomfortable
for some, so please only continue watching if you feel comfortable doing so.
We’ve also linked some resources down below if you or anyone you know might find them
helpful.
Demi stopped by Good Morning America for a virtual interview on Wednesday, where she
shared how the COVID-19 outbreak has postponed her upcoming album release.
The host, Amy Robach, asked Demi what the first few weeks of the current crisis were
like for her, to which Demi responded by saying this.
“The first few weeks were actually a little confusing because I was so prepared to, you
know, start my quote unquote comeback, release music that I hadn’t released in years and
talk about things that I’d wanted to talk about for so long.”
And Demi continued to open up during the interview and talk about how she fought the stigma surrounding
mental health following her nearly fatal July 2018 overdose.
The host asked Demi if she felt ashamed following her overdose and hospitalization, to which
Demi explained that while she wasn’t ashamed, she did feel a little bit of embarrassment
for some of the choices she had made.
“Not necessarily ashamed, but umm, maybe just a little embarrassed that I've gone through
some of the things or made some of the choices that I've made.
And I think that's natural for anybody that's made mistakes in their mental illnesses.
But I also know part of getting rid of the stigma is spreading the awareness and talking
about it.”
Demi further said quote, “it’s so important that I am sharing these conversations and
taking this next step with Talkspace.”
Talkspace is an online therapy platform that Demi is now a paid spokesperson for.
The app allows people to connect with license therapists from the privacy of their devices
and from the privacy of their homes.
Demi shared the partnership announcement with her fans in an online video, in which she
explained that many of her fans are struggling with mental health at the moment and don’t
know where to turn.
Thus, she wants to be able to help them in the same way that therapy has helped her cope
with many of life’s struggles.
“Over the years I’ve been open about the struggles I’ve faced, and I’ve shared
my journey to grow stronger in my faith, setting boundaries, body acceptance, and the future
that I wanna create.
Therapy has saved me in so many ways.
So stay tuned, we have some big stuff happening soon.”
During the GMA interview, Demi also opened up about her recent engagement to Max Ehrich.
She says that while she did get engaged and is in a happy relationship, she still has
gone through difficult times during the current crisis.
“I don't think that anybody can say that they've had a breezy time.
I mean, I got engaged!
Things have been going great in my personal life, but I still have had difficult times
because that's the reality of life.”
And Demi continued to gush about Max, saying quote, “There's never been a more perfect
person to step foot in my life, at such the perfect timing too, as well."
Demi was also asked about the recent campaign she launched for her 28th birthday, in which
she is demanding justice for the late Breonna Taylor.
Demi explained why it was so important for her to take action.
“We’ve entered a year where it’s been very clear that silence equals violence and
we can no longer stay silent.
What’s important to me is seeking justice in our society for everyone who’s oppressed.
I want to use my platform for something much bigger than just singing.”
While all the activism Demi is doing is very admirable, the interviewer did ask Demi about
her upcoming album and when we can expect it.
“I wish I had the secret date.
I just genuinely don't know when it's gonna be done.”
But fans get to enjoy Demi’s most recent collaboration with Marshmello, which actually
dropped today!
The song is called ‘Ok Not To Be Ok,’ and to say we love it would be a huge understatement!
During the interview, Demi concluded with this message to anyone who is struggling with
mental health or substance abuse.
“You are absolutely not alone right now, there are so many people, more than ever before,
that are feeling exactly what you’re feeling.”
And Demi’s fans took to Twitter to share their reactions to the interview, with one
fan writing, “Such a lovely artist and person.
We adore Demi.”
Another fan tweeted, “Happy to see she is really trying to forget the past and move
forward.I know social media long has posted her ups and downs, she's looking good now.”
And this fan said, “Our girl @ddlovato looked good on @GMA we don’t know when we getting
the album but at least we got #OkNotToBeOk.”
But right now I want to turn it over to you.
Did you tune into Demi’s Good Morning America interview?
And are you loving her new Marshmello collab?
Let us know in the comments section below.
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Thanks for watching, I’m your host Sussan Mourad, bye guys!