Selena Gomez Leads $100M Youth Mental Health Fund Drive at Rare Impact Benefit

Selena Gomez, at 33, shared her personal approach to managing tough days during the Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles, emphasizing the importance of emotional release followed by laughter and simple self-care rituals. She highlighted the value of leaning on a support network, including friends and her therapist, as key to maintaining her mental health. Gomez's advice aligns with the mission of the Rare Impact Fund, which she founded to mobilize $100 million for youth mental health initiatives and currently reaches 2 million young people daily. The event, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, featured musical performances and was attended by Gomez and her husband, Benny Blanco, who married in September 2025. Gomez underscored that individual coping mechanisms and systemic mental health support must work in tandem. Her candid discussion reflects a broader commitment to raising awareness and resources for mental health, blending her personal experiences with activism.