Mariela Fernández Reflects on Mental Health

Mariela Fernández apologizes after a tense episode on her show, addressing the negative jokes about her mental health and asking not to stigmatize psychiatric illnesses.


Mariela Fernández Reflects on Mental Health

After the tense episode in which Mariela Fernández left the studio during the broadcast, the host explained that they had a five-minute meeting to resolve their differences and continue with the program. She mentioned, "We made the mistake of not clarifying at that precise moment."

In the meeting, Mariela also referred to the number of negative comments and mockery she received, particularly related to her psychiatric hospitalization in 2018. Despite this, upon leaving the program, she commented that she was able to clear things up with the producer with whom she has had a good relationship for years.

The host reflected on the situation and questioned whether anyone had not had a similar moment of reaction before. She explained that there were technical problems that contributed to the misunderstanding during the live broadcast, which added to her elevated reaction.

Mariela Fernández apologized to the viewers and expressed regret for not having measured the repercussions of her behavior live. Additionally, she addressed the offensive comments and mockery regarding her mental health and reminded everyone of the importance of not stigmatizing people who go through similar situations.

In this regard, the host mentioned that jokes about serious health issues, such as the stroke she herself suffered in the past, are also unacceptable. In a plea to the public, she requested moderation and respect in the handling of these topics in the media and on social networks.