Selena Gomez is doing her part to raise awareness about mental health.
On Wednesday, May 1st, Murder inside the building only The 31-year-old star hosted a special event and provided resources on issues close to her heart.
Gomez posted on Instagram Carousel: “As we host the 3rd annual @rarebeauty Mental Health Summit, I am inspired by the next generation, filled with so much hope, and grateful to everyone who has joined me on this meaningful journey. I would like to go home with gratitude,” she added in the caption.
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In the first photo, Gomez stood in front of a wall decorated with facts about the organization, including a post that said $7 million was raised for the company in 2023 alone.
“Mental health is extremely important to me and I am honored to share this mission with the world together. Thank you to everyone who has joined us and continues to use their voices for good. ♥️♥️,” her caption continued.
Other images showed Gomez speaking with the US Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Vivek Murthy, who also shared a summary of the event on social media.
“Honored to join my friend @SelenaGomez for @rarebeauty’s Mental Health Summit,” he wrote.
According to Marcy, the two “explained the power of social connection and how communities like the one Selena created with Rare Beauty and Rare Impact Fund can lead to self-acceptance, support, and healing.” “We talked about whether we were cutting it open.”
Gomez’s boyfriend, Benny Blanco, also showed his support for Gomez in the comments section. The two confirmed their relationship in December 2023.
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“I’m so proud of you,” the producer and songwriter, 36, wrote before adding a second message. “You inspire me 😍”
In October 2023, the “Love On” singer hosted the first annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit at Nya Studios in Hollywood to raise money for youth mental health organizations.
During the event, she gave a speech to attendees and revealed that she was inspired to take part in the “darkest moment of my life.”
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“I struggled with the world inside my head for a long time, and at times felt lost and hopeless. Then in 2020, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. To be honest… , everything changed immediately,” Gomez said.
“I actually got the knowledge and answers that I had been craving for a long time. And in understanding it, obviously I became more aware of it and I was less afraid of it than I was before.” .”
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Before her emotional speech ended, the Disney alum added that starting the mental health foundation was “probably the most important thing I’ve ever done.”
Her 2022 documentary Selena Gomez: My Heart and Me It also delves into her mental health successes and setbacks.
