Overview
- Lovato said that early in treatment she was asked by her manager whether to speak publicly about her struggles or keep them private, and she chose to share them.
- She framed the decision as a responsibility to help young people, especially those dealing with eating disorders who might not see their experiences reflected.
- Lovato referenced a very public outburst at 18—punching a backup dancer while on tour with the Jonas Brothers—as the incident that led her to seek treatment.
- She noted she learned she was bipolar during inpatient care in 2010 and has continued discussing her recovery in documentaries such as Simply Complicated and Dancing With the Devil.
- Billboard reports she is set to release a new album, It’s Not That Deep, on Friday, led by the singles Fast, Here All Night and Kiss.