Selena Gomez Is On A Mission To Spread Mental Health Awareness

Selena Gomez is a total baddie in InStyle’s February Bada** Issue!

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The songstress and actress sat down with the magazine to discuss everything from social media to makeup to mental health.

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Social media has been proven to have a direct effect on mental health.

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According to Helpguide.org, excessive use of social media can fuel feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, and FOMO.

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She explained to InStyle, “At one point Instagram became my whole world, and it was really dangerous.”

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SelGo explained that as she got older and evolved, she realized social media, namely Instagram, isn’t EVERYTHING.

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“Taking a break from social media was the best decision that I've ever made for my mental health. I created a system where I still don't have my passwords,” she said.

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In the new year and years to come, Selena has a mission to change the stigma surrounding mental health.

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She hopes to implement a curriculum or system of resources that are easily available in schools.

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