Lark Voorhies' Triumphant Return: Schizoaffective Disorder & Acting Comeback

Lark Voorhies, who gained fame as the fashion-forward Lisa Turtle on the 90s sitcom "Saved by the Bell," has made a notable return to the public eye. In a 2020 interview on "The Dr. Oz Show," Voorhies shared her diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, a condition combining symptoms of schizophrenia with either bipolar disorder or depression. This disclosure followed earlier concerns raised by viewers after a 2012 interview where her speech was perceived as erratic.

Despite the personal health challenges, Voorhies has been active in her career. She eventually reprised her role as Lisa Turtle in the "Saved by the Bell" reboot, appearing in three episodes as a fashion designer who divides her time between Los Angeles and Paris. These episodes aired in 2020 and 2021. More recently, Voorhies was featured in the 2026 docuseries "Hollywood Demons," where she shared her experiences and offered advice to aspiring actresses, encouraging them not to give up on their dreams in the entertainment industry.