Selena Gomez was the organizer of the third annual Rare Impact Fund charity gala, where mental health was at the top of her priority list, and in the statements she made, she argued that it is very important for people to take breaks from social media.
The Rare Impact Fund benefit event in Los Angeles was held in support of the Rare Impact Fund, which the singer and actress founded in 2020 with the goal of raising $100 million for organizations that strengthen global access to mental health services and education for young people. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the evening, and Laufey and The Marías attended.
Gomez said at the start of the event that despite the fact that she has spoken publicly about mental health for years and her own struggles, “this whole thing is still a strange and difficult topic.” “Tonight we are going to prove that progress is possible,” she emphasized.
“Nothing has made me prouder than what I have been able to do with this organization,” she said, speaking of its importance. “We live in a world where the pressure, especially on young people, has never been greater. From bullying on social media to suicide, mental health is not a secondary issue, although some people may think it is. It is the foundation of everything – creativity, connection, learning, safety, hope, and when young people seek help, they need to know that help is available,” she said.
Regarding social media and mental health, Gomez told The Hollywood Reporter:
“I think it’s really important to take a break. I think it’s really important for people to try it for even a day, even if it’s an hour and it’s really hard for you to do it. There’s a whole world out there in front of you – I know it feels like it’s everywhere and it’s so big and wonderful on mobile, but there’s so much more we can do.”
