She is of Irish, English, Mexican, and Portuguese-Jewish descent.

She believes mental illness is serious and must be taken seriously, but it can be treated with the right care and support.

Yes. She has bipolar disorder.

Yes. Demi says mental illness can be treatable with appropriate and comprehensive care.

She used drugs and alcohol to try to feel normal.

Mental illness affects people of every race, age, gender, religion, and economic status.

It stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.