Selena Gomez has always been very open when talking about her mental health. In 2020, the actress and singer was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which represented a turning point in her life.
In a recent interview with Spanish Billboard, The actress told how her diagnosis is to talk about mental disordersbut not from compassion but to make visible and offer help to those who need it.
“I think that It is important to raise your voice on the issues that are important for you, whether famous or not”Said the singer.
Selena acknowledged that making this part of her life, more vulnerable, has not been easy. “It was scary to be so vulnerable and I never wanted anyone to think I’m a victim,” he said.
However, The actress felt motivated to share her own experience because she felt she could help others.
“I thought that by sharing my own story I could help others, and I will accept any negative opinion that comes with that because I see the broader panorama”He said.
In 2020, Selena Gomez created the Rare Impact Fund, an organization associated with its Rare Beauty brand that helps finance programs that expand access to mental health services for young people.
According to the magazine People, Rare Impact Fund has raised millions of dollars that have been destined for mental health
The actress also documented her experience in the Apple TV documentary Selena Gomez: My mind & mewhich offers a look at the emotional challenges of the singeras well as its journey through episodes of anxiety, depression and the effects of its diagnosis of bipolar disorder in your life.
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