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Selena Gomezis getting personal and sharing hermental health journey.
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“It sets the example that it’s a topic that can and should be discussed freely and without shame,” she continued.
Gomez added that she hopes to help provide mental health services to anyone who needs them.
‘When it comes to talking about and destigmatizing mental health, I want to ensure that everyone, no matter their age, their race, religion, sexual orientation, have access to services that support their mental health," she explained.
Gomez also detailed how her makeup company Rare Beauty advocates for mental health awareness.
“My brand Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund supports organizations that expand access to mental health services and education for young people,” she said. “And we partner with mental health experts and non-profits throughout the year to share free educational resources.”
Aimed at supporting organizations working to increase access to mental health services in schools, the Rare Impact Fund has set a goal to raise $100 million over the next decade.
“We need as much help as we can possibly get developing resources and services and increasing access to those services for young people,” she said.
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The First Lady also shared the impact of the pandemic on young people and encouraged people to get help during the forum.
“They are wounds that sometimes go unseen,” she said. “Too often cloaked in secrecy and shame. But young people don’t have to face these challenges alone. No one does.”
Murthy added President Joe Biden’s administration is “building a movement to address mental health in America. We want to build a society where no person has to feel isolated and shamed because of their struggles. We want to build a world where anyone who needs help can get it, and get it quickly. And were also looking to do something bigger, which is to build a world where we all look out for one another.”
The event took place the day beforeMental Health Action Day, which will see organizations, brands, government agencies, and cultural leaders come together and encourage people in need to seek mental health support.
If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
source: people.com
