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Dancehall artiste Lisa Hyper says that she is in "a great place" mentally and is ready to focus on her music, her business ventures and making her life worthwhile.

In recent times, the Come Ova singer has been experiencing a cluster of mental health-related episodes.

"Right now I'm in a very good place ... give thanks to my doctor, Dr Saphire Longmore, and the staff at Ward 21 [at the University Hospital of the West Indies]. I have changed up my circle, I am taking my meds ... I don't have a problem taking it," Lisa Hyper said.

She added: "I have triggers, and when that happens, I do stuff that make me look ugly, and me don't waan look ugly, mi too pretty fi dat."

As part of her journey back, Lisa Hyper plans to launch the Gooden Foundation for Mental Health and Down's Syndrome. But even before getting it off the ground, she has appealed to persons with mental health challenges to follow the advice of professionals.

"First of all, to all those out there with mental health problem, I want to say to take your medication. Don't listen to people ... they are not on your journey. People who have mental health issues are special people. There is no shame in it. I see doctors and lawyers up at Ward 21," she said.

In a wide ranging-interview, with THE WEEKEND STAR, Lisa Hyper also spoke about Vybz Kartel, her faith in God, and upcoming projects -- including a new EP and album, and her business venture Plush, a line of sanitary napkins. She also has big plans for a 21 Bad Gal television series and a weekly event of the same name.

"Certain people in my life mi have to love from afar ... we haffi put ourselves first. And God did have to put mi at rock bottom for me to see myself. In my darkest time a God alone mi see, and I am grateful for the darkest part of my journey because it help to mould me," she said.

Known as the First Lady of Gaza, Lisa Hyper revealed she hasn't seen Vybz Kartel since her discharge from the UHWI. Kartel, who announced last month that he now resides in Florida, remains on her mind.

"I haven't seen him as yet, but I know him juss a wait pon me fi calm down. If you notice, he has been talking about mental health recently. I was his first student, so first come first serve. The love we have for each other is endless," Lisa told THE WEEKEND STAR.

Meanwhile, Her new seven-song EP, titled The Golden Fleece, will be released in July. She did not disclose the date for the release of her new album, titled Phoenix.

"I still want there to be an element of surprise. I have a whole heap of singles as well, plus I have my label and I will be signing artistes and engineers. And 21 Bad Gal Friday going on good. We had Sita Lyrical the first week, last week we had Suspense and this week is Dannii Boo. We keep it at Holborn Road ... it's a nice venue."

Noting that she is ready for live performances, Lisa Hyper stated that she is booked and busy. She said her gigs include a series of shows in Canada, as well as an upcoming event with Bounty Killer and Richie Spice.