On Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, Sarah Silverman told off a handful of Bernie Sanders.
Michelle Obama talked about how we need to elect a President who will help do the most important job of all, raise our children.
And Demi Lovato spoke, too!
To some, it may have seemed out of place that the young singer and actress would take the stage at this kind of political event.
But Eva Longoria spoke at the 2012 DNC… and Scott Baio and Antonio Sabato Jr. both spoke at the Republican National Convention last week.
Moreover, Lovato has a personal story to tell, one she hopes will help others in her situation.
"Like millions of Americans, I’m living with mental illness," Lovato said before the crowd in Philadelphia, adding:
"But I’m lucky. I had the resources and support to get treatment at a top facility. Unfortunately, too many Americans from all walks of life don"t get help, either because they fear the stigma or cannot afford treatment.
"Untreated mental illness can lead to devastating consequences, including suicide, substance abuse and long-term medical issues.”
Lovato didn"t speak for long, but she did get her pressing point across very well.
“We can do better. Every one of us can make a difference,” she proclaimed.
“By getting educated on this epidemic and its frightening statistics and by breaking the stigma. I urge every politician to support laws that will provide access to better health care and support for everyone. This is not about politics. It’s simply the right thing to do.”
The 23-year old star went on to explain that she’s doing what she can by having staff from the treatment center that helped with her recovery come on her tour to provide services to those who need support.
Lovato spent several weeks in rehab toward the end of 2010 and has never been afraid to discuss this issue in public.
"I stand here today as proof you can live a normal and empowered life with mental illness," she said.
"I’m proud to support a presidential candidate who will fight to ensure all people living with mental health conditions get the care they need to lead fulfilling lives. That candidate is Hillary Clinton. Let’s make her the next president of the United States of America.”
From there, Lovato broke into a rendition of her track "Confident."
Watch the speech and the performance below:
