‘We can do better,’ the singer said.
‘This is not about politics.
It’s simply the right thing to do.’
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Like millions of Americans, I am living with mental illness, she said.
But Im lucky; I had the resources and support to get treatment at a top facility.
Untreated mental illness can lead to devastating consequences including suicide, substance abuse, and long-term medical issues.
She called on lawmakers and the public to be more proactive.
We can do better.
This is not about politics.
Its simply the right thing to do.
After her speech, the singer performed her hit song, Confident.
Eva Longoria, Sarah Silverman, and Michelle Obama are among the other speakers on Monday night.
Watch clips from her speech and her performance below.
