We all know thatDemi Lovato works tirelessly to raise awareness and tackle the stigma surrounding mental illness. In honour of her father’s passing last week, Lovato launched a new program called The Lovato Treatment Scholarship to further help kids dealing with mental health issues.
On June 29, the pop star announced the program’s launch bytweeting, “Today I put my Daddy to rest…. hardest thing I’ve ever done.. But I know great things will come of this…#LovatoTreatmentScholarship.”
Although many people knew that Lovato’s father had cancer, she revealed on THE TODAY SHOW that her father was also suffering from untreated mental illness. Lovato founded The Lovato Treatment Scholarship to help cover kids’ treatment at Cast Recovery Services. The program is currently open for applications.