The Surgeon General and Selena Gomez, singer, actress, and founder and creator of Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund, take the stage at the Rare Beauty Mental Health Summit to talk about loneliness, connection, and the power of talking about our mental health.

(02:42)   Why is bringing people together to talk about mental health so important to Selena?

(03:49)   Why has loneliness and connection become a focus of the Surgeon General’s work?

(07:15)   How does Selena manage her relationship with social media?

(08:31)   What has Dr. Murthy learned about the impact of social media on young people?

(13:46)   Why is Selena personally committed to providing support for mental health?

(15:28)   What’s the difference between loneliness and isolation?

(20:34)   Does Selena have one thing she does each day to stay connected with friends and family?

(22:27)   What makes Selena and the Surgeon General hopeful about the future of mental health?

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Selena Gomez, Singer, Actress & Philanthropist
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About Selena Gomez

In addition to being an award winning actress, producer, Grammy nominated recording artist, philanthropist, and mental health advocate, Selena is the Founder & Creator of Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund, which she launched simultaneously in 2020. Selena created Rare Beauty with a mission to break down unrealistic standards of perfection and help people celebrate their individuality by redefining what beautiful means. As part of her commitment to addressing mental health and self-acceptance, one percent of annual Rare Beauty sales go directly to the Rare Impact Fund to expand access to mental health services for young people around the world.