Demi Lovato receiving award for mental health advocacy

March 2, 2017 Music News Group

Getty Images via ABCDemi Lovato is being honored for her work as a mental health advocate. The singer will be receiving the Artistic Award of Courage from UCLA’s Semel Institute at its biannual Open Mind Gala later this month.

The award recognizes Demi for using her platform to “heroically” raise awareness and reduce stigma of mental illnesses. Demi has been open about her struggles with bipolar disorder.

The March 22 event will be hosted by actress Lisa Kudrow and will feature a performance by Chord Overstreet, who co-starred with Demi on Glee and is signed to her Safehouse record label with Nick Jonas.

The Open Mind Gala honors leaders in business, education, and entertainment for their work in advancing the fields of neuroscience and mental health.

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