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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
William J. Kole

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Selena gomez honored for mental health advocacy work 70d3ee75 703d 4120 b10c e2392f26beea - Caught on Camera

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Pop star and actor Selena Gomez has made no secret of her personal mental health struggles — they've made her an outspoken advocate for awareness and getting other young people the help they need.

"I hope that by using my platform to share my own story ... I can help others feel less alone,” Gomez said earlier this year at a roundtable at the White House with first lady Jill Biden and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. In 2016, Gomez took a break to deal with anxiety, panic attacks and depression stemming from her battle with lupus. Four years later, she revealed she'd been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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