MEDICINE & HEALTHSinger Demi Lovato has struggled with the stigma of mental illness; now she's hoping to ease the way for others. Almost five years after she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in a rehab she entered mid-tour, she is in good health and acting as spokesperson for Be Vocal: Speak Up for Mental Health.
In the US, insurance companies are already required to provide coverage for mental health disorders and mental care needs, much like they must provide cancer or diabetes care. But according to a new study there seems to be a gap in how people suffering from a mental health condition are covered.