Selena Gomez Shares Her Secret To Staying ‘Sane’

Selena Gomez recently opened up about the vital role her family plays in maintaining her mental well-being.

In a candid conversation, the pop star, who has been an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness, revealed that the support from her loved ones is crucial in keeping her grounded amidst the pressures of fame.

Through her beauty brand, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez has launched initiatives to support mental health, partnering with organizations like the Trevor Project and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to highlight the message that beauty goes beyond appearance and to raise awareness around mental health.

In 2016, she took a hiatus from her career to focus on her mental health, seeking treatment for anxiety and depression while emphasizing the importance of self-care. Since then, Gomez has used her platform to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues, encouraging others to seek help and support.

She produced a documentary titled “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,” which chronicles her struggles and aims to inspire others facing similar challenges. Continuing her advocacy, Gomez participates in campaigns such as the “Make A Rare Impact” campaign with Sephora to raise funds for mental health initiatives, particularly around significant dates like World Mental Health Day.

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, Selena Gomez emphasized the importance of being mindful about how she spends her time. With a hectic schedule, she prioritizes finding moments to recharge and take care of her mental well-being, recognizing the need to balance her professional commitments with self-care practices.

“I just try to build it around moments I can take a break. If I need to just fly to L.A. really quick, I’ll do that, just because it’s worth it to see my little sister’s soccer game that I got to go to this past weekend,” Gomez told People Magazine. “Or to see my friends and family. They keep me sane.”

“We created the Rare Impact Fund before we created a single product, and it’s so rewarding to see it being a resource for people when they actually come to our community and seek help,” she told the magazine. “I’m just really grateful. This is why I do it.”

Her Rare Impact Fund is a nonprofit organization that aims to increase access to youth mental health services and education worldwide.

Earlier this year, Selena Gomez announced that her Rare Beauty made a major commitment to donating 100% of its sales to the Rare Impact Fund, a nonprofit organization that supports mental health initiatives.

“It’s happening again,” she announced in a social media post on Tuesday, October 1. “I couldn’t be more grateful to share Sephora is partnering with Rare Beauty to donate 100% of Rare Beauty global sales to the Rare Impact Fund on World Mental Health Day, October 10th.”

“For 24 hours, ALLLLL sales (both online and in-store!) will go towards increasing access to mental health resources and education for young people around the world,” she added.

The “Only Murders in the Building” actress has successfully preserved Rare Beauty’s independence, attracting only a select group of high-profile investors to her beauty empire. Notable among these investors are Nikki Eslami’s New Theory Ventures and CEO Scott Friedman, who previously headed NYX Cosmetics before selling the brand to L’Oréal for $500 million in 2014.

In 2023, Rare Beauty raised over $7 million, positively impacting more than 1 million individuals across five continents. The brand’s vision is to “create a safe, welcoming space in beauty—and beyond—that supports mental well-being across age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, cultural background, physical or mental ability, and perspective.”

“Being rare is about being comfortable with yourself,” Gomez said. “I’ve stopped trying to be perfect. I just want to be me.”