Lark Voorhies Opens Up About Her Mental Health Diagnosis | Oz Wellness

[@hotfudgecake]

You can tell this was still very difficult for her but good on her for being brave to do this !

[@homegrownhorror8465]

Agreed but i don’t trust this production and its intentions.

[@philliphargrove8861]

Wish her nothing but the best 😢

[@convoswithpassion2398]

I am over here crying for her because i can see she is fighting to get her words out and it's not easy for her. Praying she is doing well and her corner remains full of love and support 💗🙏🏾💯

[@kh491]

Mental illness affects so many in such a complex way. It’s very powerful that she had the courage to shed light for others suffering. May she find all the happiness and peace she deserves.

[@Amariiiiie]

So thankful for this and that she got the help she needed. I have been so saddened by her case. This is so beautiful! 💓💓💓

[@martyes9563]

She always had such a beautiful smile...she still got it! Mental illness is not a joke and it impacts so many people in so many ways. Wishing her all the best in every way!

[@ahleebobba]

She carries herself w class Almost like a First Lady

[@nubiankmtwq6333]

Very emotional interview. It's very sad but I'm glad she finally decided to speak up. We tend to blame everything on drugs/addictions and don't talk enough about mental illnesses and how it affects people's life especially in the Black community. It's good to see that she has all the support she needs and is on her way to recovery.

[@donjefferson802]

This was not 3 years ago as what they are saying.... And she's in the new season of saved by the bell now, it's amazing,❤❤❤ I'm glad they have her back on the show

[@cdgates1]

This is a 2020 episode

[@donjefferson802]

@@cdgates1 yes I knew it was in 2020, however, I stated that when they posted it it wasn't 3 years ago. But I do thank you for your response ☺️

[@RileyBanksWho]

@@donjefferson802 In 2023 they stated that it was 3 years ago (which would be 2020). If you subtract 3 years from 2023, you end up in 2020 champ. Have a good day though.

[@marvintaylor5332]

You are still beautiful Lark , inside as well as out !!!! God bless!!!

[@achild4363]

I admire her and how she is embracing her mental health and was able to bring awareness

[@thinkingcritically46]

Larks mom so amazing thank you for being there for your baby true great mothers

[@bettywhite6672]

Lark, if you see this I’m rooting for you. I have anxiety and depression and some days are harder than others. ❤

[@bigtexas81]

I'm so thankful people are willing to come forth to share their struggles with mental illness. My heart breaks remembering my deceased father being diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. We didn't know how to help him, because we didn't understand he needed help. He was such a great dad and then something changed. All of a sudden it felt like he just became hateful and mean, which separated him from our family for years. He told me on his death bed he lived a life lonely and afraid.

[@Xxsopxx]

Glad to see Lark is doing well and fighting her battles!

[@TheSoni83]

Im glad she is doing well Mental illness is no joke ❤ she is brave for coming on TV and showing herself and her illness.. bless you❤❤❤ we love you 🎉

[@chalceyusher8391]

You see and feel her pain in this interview 🙏🏽❤️‍🩹

[@coffeenow35]

I always thought she was adorable 🥰

[@cherrycordiaI]

She is. I hope she gets better soon. She doesn't deserve to suffer.

[@DavidLimUX]

When she and screech weren’t in the reunion it wasn’t complete without them.

[@lucycarola]

The reboot didn’t do well at all. But, they did include her in the credits. So, let’s go watch some “Saved by the Bell Reboot” so she can get some royalties! I have immune disorder issues and it took me 15 years to be duly diagnosed and I am FINALLY in the up and up, but, I’m 45 and struggle w employment discrimination due to my disability. I felt EVERY minute of her interview. But, I can still communicate adequately. The show would’ve sucked without her and the reboot sucked without her💔. But, if she’s credited, then I’ll watch all two seasons of it. Lol

[@kirksanders9478]

Me too!!!

[@thinkingcritically46]

So proud of you baby girl I have the same issue and it's not easy but we will survive

[@janayD31605]

Bless her heart. Lark is such a beautiful girl and always has been! I wish I could hug her ♥️

[@rupertpupkin2493]

Lark, you are so CHARMING, LOVABLE and INSPIRATIONAL ! I am so glad you are happy and have a beautiful, loving family to be there for you ! I will keep you in my daily prayers 🤗🙏

[@lascel5997]

Mannn, this hurts my heart. Prayers and blessings to you Lark!

[@alexismays6013]

I am elated to see her involved now in production 🥰💗 so happy for her, she is a true testament to what is possible with the right care and support

[@CoDeen91]

Her smile is so attractive!!! She’s very beautiful!!! We love you, Lark‼️

[@ZaiahDaPlaya]

She still has that smile ❤

[@danalee173]

That cast should be ashamed of themselves for casting her out do to her illness. I don’t even watch the reunion show because she’s not on there.

[@michellahunter1100]

The can at least give her small lines. She can read a script. And she will be doing what she loves

[@TheInsaneBEAST1]

Yes she is

[@daberry9159]

Facts

[@Jprager]

I believe it was more so they didn’t want to take advantage of a friend who they weren’t sure would be able to go back into the spotlight. Like they did Shelly Duvall or something

[@davinahernandez4027]

Pure evil. This is so messed up yet she still doesn’t say one negative thing about any of them

[@Karen-h7j1x]

Lark you’re beautiful and you’re not alone in this walk ❤️ You say so much without saying anything! You’re heard ❤️❤️❤️

[@jordanmarcus]

Growing up in the 90s, I always had a huge crush on all the female cast of saved by the bell. But I havent been aware of the latest news of the cast and had no idea what challenges Lark Voorhies had faced and had to overcome. I know with these type of mental diseases, sometimes the full veracity of the symptoms are unleashed well into adulthood. I’m glad to see her doing well and carrying herself with such dignity. She’s an inspiration.

[@Asantewa94]

I’m so proud of you sister girl LARK!!! You are AMAZING!!! U EMPOWER ME

[@nadineromeo3306]

THIS IS REALLY HEARTBREAK ING SHE IS STILL STRUGGLING...ALL THE BEST ON A SPEEDY RECOVERY FOR HER MIND AND SOUL ....SLOW AND STEADY . GOD BLESS HER 🙏🏽

[@roseamberzine5846]

There is no speedy recovery but is a lifelong struggle until the correct medications are found.

[@MeresM.-cs1qx]

Lark… you’re amazing, you always have been and always will be, never forget that! Saved by the bell was my fav growing up, I always used to watch it before school. 🥰. Keep being awesome.

[@cybersquire]

Precious Lark❤ So talented that the Saved By the Bell production rewrote a character because she was that good. It’s a terrible thing to have your mind robbed from you. I hope she’s doing well, and finds a way to get better.

[@AnnPlant-r9e]

I really appreciate her volubility and being honest with her truth. Thank you Lark keep fighting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@The11eleven]

It take a lot of guts to get up there and discuss these types of personal issues! Thank you, Lark. I’m sure you are reaching people that need to see and hear this. I hope the best for you, and know that it is difficult some days.

[@Auntemem]

Lark, came to find you and saw this. Sending you love. It boggles the mind how Hollywood breaks talented people. I hope you continue to heal. You are doing the hard work. Focus on the future even as you reconcile the past. We absolutely loved your work on the show. Great memories of your iconic role. Saved by the Bell doesn’t define you. ❤

[@prettyinpinkCH]

So sad, but I’m glad she’s speaking out

[@gerards9976]

What a brave woman. You shine more now than you ever did Lark.

[@roseybiz2901]

She’s talented and I hope the best for her.

[@roseybiz2901]

Yooo

[@Marie-ie9zl]

It seems like she’s doing a lot better now. I’m happy to see it

[@ambitiousbeauty1013]

She's a beautiful woman. I wish her well on her journey in life.

[@DeeNice681]

I will always love Lark, one of my first crushes, she looks great still!

[@Feed-My-Mind-Not-My-Ego]

Mental illness should not be hidden. People should be able to speak about this bravely. It's difficult because society deems mental illness as if it's a curse or an embarrassment. Life gives us all different vicissitudes. We as humans need to be more embracing and less judgemental. It's difficult having to hide the difficulties one is experiencing and having to wear two masks.

[@russellapfel6374]

I am glad she is doing well. There are people in Hollywood who have worse problems and are not shunned! I am sure we will see her on the screen in the near future

[@blueblaze9862]

I hope so, but I don't think so

[@Out_of_The_Furnace_2013Film]

Saved by the bell was a great 90s show

[@raywaudby]

Shes still awesome. After all these years we have missed her.

[@AnnabelleSmith-p7f]

I'm so very happy for her. I wish her nothing but the best. Beautiful as ever.

[@kingnaldo4058]

Her mother is a great support system for Lark Voorhies. The bond between them is clear...🤔

[@ninety8grovebaby701]

Sending her healing energy and prayers ❤️

[@sonicaudio777]

She's a beautiful woman. remember Lark with GOD all things are possible

[@untangled2066]

So proud of her, hoping and praying for the best 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@teachjackie9667]

Respectfully done Dr. Oz

[@Chloe5264]

Them excluding her makes me wonder if they know about something that may have happened to her while on the show. It just seems strange to distance themselves from her like that. Sending prayers up for her. She is amazing!

[@harrycrouthers5968]

she so beautifully strong i love her we love U Sister Lark.

[@TakeMeAWeigh]

This is a rerun. I hope she is continuing to do well❤

[@kristin972]

Bless her heart. Lisa turtle forever

[@PJ-po6xy]

Such a beautiful sista. Hope she get it together

[@wildchildent2153]

She’s still so pretty I’m so sad for her Hollywood is crazy 😢

[@bethreeve7683]

She looks so good here. It's nice to see her looking better. It was wrong of them to shun her. There's still so much discrimination around. Good luck to her. ❤🙏

[@FCignelli]

Good for her for being so open.

[@COO415]

You could tell, she's really hurt by the reunion snub. Hey, that's Hollywood, you're expendable, your entire well being be damned. Lark you still beautiful, stay strong ❤

[@cynthiabrown8098]

She was one of the original cast members from the very start and should be part of the reunion

[@nomiwilliams6195]

She's still so elegant and refined... still gorgeous. She's an icon and so brave to come forward with this disorder.

[@alyssadawnhanwell]

This broke me so hpe she got the help she needed😢

[@4rjohny5]

You have such a lovely smile, Lark. I'm in the film and TV industry as well, and I have bipolar disorder, more precisely Concurrent Disorder, which is a mental illness with addiction. Great interview, Dr. Oz, thank you all for talking about this.

[@dmoney668]

Nice to see how many positive understanding comments there are here. Pressure she must have been under and it's an invisible illness which makes it so much harder People don't believe her half the time. Anyone with an invisible illness knows you don't choose to be that way It's not a choice

[@Zentology1967]

This industry doesn’t protect kids and she developed it while working in it or before. I’m sure the industry magnified it. We support you now and later I hope you doing better. It’s ok not to feel okay We love and support you

[@eddiewaibale7798]

Lark if you are reading this, know you are loved and admired by many . We wish you all the best in all what you pursue in life

[@omiriandadream]

Bless her heart, still as beautiful as ever 🫶🏾🫶🏾💫

[@GreenGuy-m6h]

I can see where she has come from and the woman next to her making amends for what she has gone through.

[@AmourLondyn]

She did a great job. Maybe one day she will act again❤

[@Untouchabledave]

Wow I never knew what happened too her but glad she is doing good she is so beautiful still

[@kimreed4415]

I am so happy for her, that she is trying her best to get back pack with her friends and I'm going through something like this might have been going through this for years. May God be with you, always and forever❤❤❤ !

[@WilfredRodriguez-f9b]

You are still beautiful my sister. I have always loved me some Lisa. May Jesus bless you always Lark.

[@karen46600]

They should have REACHED OUT TO HER AND INVITED HER I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE TO HELP HER 😅

[@codingmo]

Skin still pretty and I love your hair Lark!

[@narbo35]

She would be a great addition to a cast. Thanks for sharing. I was definitely one of those curious people wondering where Lark went.

[@vswapsy]

Still gorgeous ❤

[@Redd91ful]

she looks just like her mom😍

[@candyjones2326]

God bless her

[@rjh007shsu]

Anyone catch that she called herself Lisa in regards to who gets the "Lisa Voorhies" thought?

[@propogandalf]

Interesting!

[@PillowTalktomepodcast]

Yep 😢

[@michellahunter1100]

I’m proud of her. I believe in her too. All she need is a script 😉

[@VeVeJT23]

Don’t understand why her mom didn’t give her props for how hard she’s working and what she’s going through. All props to the doc but none to Lark. That hurt to watch.

[@candidbutsweet9613]

In light of everything that's going on in the industry right now its hard to believe nothing happened to this girl as a child star.. The same thing with Mia Campbell.. I pray for both of them and if anyone is responsible for their declining mental health may their souls never rest...

[@thedailyhummm]

I’ve never heard of her until I watched the show small wonder. I didn’t know she played in saved by the bell. I never seen the show saved by the bell, but I am a fan of small wonder

[@sarahkparadise726]

I guess if you've never seen saved by the Bell you wouldn't know she was in saved by the Bell so that makes sense...lol.

[@OW.luhbrizzee]

she still looks gorgeous 😍😍

[@pammorris8097]

Shame on the “Saved by the Bell” cast and decision makers. I was in tears for Lark!❤

[@LottieDottieDah]

She called herself "Lisa Voorhees" :( ❤❤❤ God bless you, Lark

[@bakercarl8518]

Blessings to her.

[@getoheisman1776]

Im still watching this show 😊

[@CatriniaSmith-li7de]

Thank God for her mother who cares for her more than the money or fame. We've lost so many child stars. Hollywood causes these mantle break downs.

[@ledonwissner2200]

Mom loves her daughter but boy did she overstep her boundaries- she has no right to speak to the media & public about Lark’s illness. Shame on that woman! May we all say- she is a class act and very intelligent and eloquent. Beautiful inside and out. She is one of the loveliest tv personalities. ❤ 👼🏼 🙏

[@vevans8908]

Sending love to her

[@jasminemchasew5677]

AWWWW I love her!

[@notever_everytime5074]

This poor woman can barely get two sentences out without sounding like she's about to shatter. Shame on this show for ever bringing her on - they should have recognized that she needs help, permanently, and gave her privacy.

[@explodingnightmareproducti5612]

Just like Dr. Phil when he paraded Shelly Duval around and that poor woman had done checked out a long long time ago. It's exploitation, pure and simple.

[@AngelaNicolexo0729]

I love her and wish her well! when was this show aired does anyone know? was it this year? 2023 ?

[@Scottish_AMcR87]

Such a shame but it’s a testament to her to be comfortable to be open up for the world. Glad she was able to return to the reboot eventually.

[@JayPDee6391]

Her eyes says she's sad

[@TiffASUgrad]

I didn't like when he laughed after inquiring about "competing voices (in her head)."

[@hotfudgecake]

I think he was just mirroring lark ,as she also said it with a smile and laugh . And he probably honestly didn't know what to say to that.

[@KaylaDennis-wm5ve]

I love lark❤

[@reyherebia5664]

I wish her the best I grey up watching saved by the bell