"Since her diagnosis with Lupus disease in 2015, where she required a transplant... [Selena] also battled frequent anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. The singer faced the internal pressure to continue growing her music career, and feared disappointing her fans, but ultimately opted to prioritize her physical and mental health."

"She placed herself in in-patient treatment for 90 days in order to focus on her health, and even cancelled her tour in the summer of 2016. Upon leaving treatment, she spoke passionately about her mental health challenges and advocated for the benefits of therapy amongst different platforms... She also candidly discussed her mental health during her award speech..."

"The singer was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2020. Selena received the diagnosis in stride and continued to speak on her illness and spread awareness. She held interviews...where she stated that her diagnosis was 'freeing'...that 'I really just want people to be understood and seen and heard. It's okay to not be okay.' "

"The singer has continued to pursue her dreams in spite of her diagnosis; In 2020 she launched her beauty brand called Rare Beauty. The brand also advocated for mental wellness with its Impact Fund, that aims to reduce stigma associated with mental health and provide mental health resources for underserved communities. The fund hosted a virtual Mental health event in 2022, featuring mental health advocates. Lastly, the singer has an upcoming documentary... titled 'Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me' where she explains her health journey over the course of 6 years. "

"[Selena] hopes that her vulnerability will inspire others that have struggled, and to remind them that they are not alone. To my friend, I would say that mental health challenges can be overwhelming, and the added stigma from society can make the experience feel very isolating. However, she is not alone and there are resources and support systems that can help her to overcome her challenges. Having to face these challenges will only serve to make her a stronger person. She can still pursue her dreams in life, and inspire others to also overcome their mental illness. While stigma does exist, there are many people that have not let stigma limit their potential, and the more awareness is brought to the issue, the more we can decrease stigma in the future."