'Camp Rock' star Lovato enters clinic
Demi Lovato, one of Disney’s biggest names, has checked herself into a treatment centre to deal with “emotional and physical issues”, her representatives said.
A statement issued last night did not specify Lovato’s problems but said the 18-year-old checked herself into a clinic to address the concerns.
A source previously saod that Lovato was undergoing treatment for problems including an eating disorder and cutting herself.
They later clarified the statement, saying Lovato had dealt with those issues in the past.
Lovato, who is star of Disney’s 'Camp Rock' films and the TV comedy 'Sonny With A Chance', was on an international tour as a special guest of the Jonas Brothers, but left the tour over the weekend to enter an undisclosed facility, according to the statement.
“Demi has decided to take personal responsibility for her actions and seek help,” the statement said. “She is doing just that. Demi and her family ask that the media respect her privacy during this difficult time.”
In a 2009 interview Lovato, who has also released several records, said she had to leave middle school at one point because she was so badly bullied.
“It was more verbal harassment than physical abuse, but that’s actually more scarring than anything,” she said. “And I had to leave because I just couldn’t deal with it. And I’ve home-schooled ever since.”
Lovato was linked earlier this year to Joe Jonas, her Camp Rock co-star, but the pair later broke up and said they remained friends.
Her representatives said Lovato regretted not finishing the tour but “is looking forward to getting back to work in the near future”.
