Mental Health Awareness: 'What Selena Gomez Has To Add With Regards to Her Experiences' | Recent Interview at SXSW
Selena Gomez keeps talking about her issues with mental health. The 31-year-old singer-actress discussed her sensitive 2022 documentary My Mind & Me during a Sunday SXSW discussion in Austin, Texas. She revealed that she believed she had to reach "rock bottom" before she was able to overcome several obstacles. Speaking at the Austin Convention Center with Wondermind co-founder Mandy Teefey, her mother, Dr. Corey Yeager, and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas of the New York Jets, Gomez admitted that she debated publishing My Mind & Me to the general public. “The moment I did that, I felt this insane amount of release,” she continued. “There wasn’t any hiding anymore. It was probably one of the hardest moments of my life.” The six-year documentary, which followed the "Single Soon" singer as she battled anxiety and depression bouts, was shot. Gomez disclosed in 2020 that she had been given a bipolar disorder diagnosis. Regarding the healing process, she said to moderator Dr. Jessica Stern, "I will say this: you can't force someone to do it." It simply isn't effective. Many individuals who truly wanted me to undertake things I wasn't ready for cared about me more than I cared about myself. I had to reach my lowest point, and I had to do it on my schedule. "I'd like to think and hope that I'm in a better place now," she continued. The creator of 'Rare Beauty' ( Rare Beauty is a makeup lineup made to feel good in, without hiding what makes you unique.) also has a propensity to speak poorly of herself in My Mind & Me, for which Gomez wrote a song of the same name. This is especially evident in the early going. She added during the discussion that watching the movie again and remembering how she used to belittle herself makes her feel "sick." About Her New Music ~ (Source ~ Google Images, Selena Gomez On Finding Her Voice That Fits Her Purpose In Music Industry) Gomez dropped her brand-new track "Love On," which made its Billboard Hot 100 debut the week of March 9 at No. 56. Before that, there was "Single Soon," which was produced by Benny Blanco and peaked at No. 19. However, the celebrity is unsure if any of those tunes will appear on her next album. She told Billboard earlier this month, "I would like to say that I am working towards an album, but I don't know if those songs would be on that project." "I think I'm fermenting, and hopefully I'm working on some very amazing tunes right now. I'm not sure if these would go with what I want to accomplish." “And all of the crashing & burning & breaking that I know now, if somebody sees me like this they won't feel alone now !” ~ Quoting One Of the Lines from 'My Mind & Me" (Source: Google Images ~ Selena Gomez With Her Mom, Spilling Funny Occurances during her Darkest Episodes) Ironically, Selena Gomez's "My Mind & Me," a song about deep inner conflict, fits with its subtle internal rhyme. The core of the Apple TV+ documentary "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" about the singer-actor-producer is encapsulated in the confessional that was shortlisted for an Oscar Award. The movie opens with a behind-the-scenes look at a pop sensation promoting her latest album. Then anarchy breaks out, and things change drastically: An open examination of the mental health issues facing a successful young lady. The song reaches what could be the pinnacle of Gomez's artistic achievement. Takeaway From Her Successful Journey Until Now ~ Why Mental Health Awareness is Important: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 264 million people worldwide, across all age groups, suffer from depression. Even though this figure reflects the whole world's population, the causes of depression are broadly shared and range from biological problems like bipolar affective disorder to anxiety and drug and alcohol use disorders. Depression may have disastrous effects regardless of where it comes from. According to the WHO, depression can result in suicide, which claims around 800,000 lives annually. The significance of mental health awareness is demonstrated by one number alone. Despite this, stigmas have been associated with mental health illnesses including depression and other problems. Getting assistance is sometimes viewed as a sign of weakness or as something to be ashamed of. Though it does much more, raising awareness of mental health issues aids in the effort to eradicate stigmas associated with it. For example, gaining a better awareness of mental illness might help people identify those in their lives who could be struggling with depression, anxiety, or other disorders that impact their mental health. This could even lead to an awareness of one's mental health issues. Furthermore, heightened consciousness could result in a stronger drive for mental health advocacy. One of the most important steps in helping someone seek treatment for mental illness is to lessen the stigma associated with it. After a client takes that first step, a trained specialist serving as a counselor may gently assist them in learning to manage their illness and enhance their overall well-being. becoming able to support people on their path makes becoming a counselor a fulfilling job. Having a diagnosis may be magical at times. It's only a shortened word for a group of related symptoms, notwithstanding the stigma attached to it. A diagnosis may be immensely reassuring, particularly with mental health issues that are hard to identify on tests and perhaps impossible to uncover. It can lessen feelings of isolation and facilitate access to care. Many of us have made the mistake of believing that mental health and mental disease are exclusively connected. But having a mental health issue does not always imply being mentally healthy, and having no mental health issue does not guarantee mental fitness either. Extending our knowledge of mental health problems and well-being to include cognitive agility, mental fitness, and a proactive approach to emotional well-being. It enables us to live lives that are more passionate, clear, and purposeful!
