Selena Gomez was back in the spotlight on October 29, 2025, when she hosted the third annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles. The event raised money for youth mental health. The event shows how dedicated Gomez is to her cause through the Rare Impact Fund. She started the fund in 2020. Her goal was to raise $100 million for groups. These groups help young people around the world get better access to mental health services and education.
Jimmy Kimmel hosted the night at Nya Studios West. Laufey and The Marías gave heartfelt performances. Gomez started by honestly talking about how hard it is to talk about mental health issues. This is true even though she has been open about her own problems. She talked about how important it is to make progress and stay connected. In today’s world, young people are under more and more stress. This stress ranges from bullying on social media to the risk of suicide.
Gomez said, “Mental health isn’t a side issue; it’s the basis of creativity, connection, safety, and hope.” She told the audience that help is available. She stressed how important it is to be aware of and support each other. This is especially important since social media can be very stressful.
Gomez said, “It’s important to take breaks,” sharing her thoughts on how social media can affect mental health in a complicated way. Taking a break from the screen for even an hour can help you see how big the world is outside of what we see online. The fund’s mission is to support holistic mental health care. This focus on digital wellness fits with that.
Since it started, the Rare Impact Fund has helped more than 2 million young people around the world. It has raised more than $20 million for charities. The 2025 benefit event itself raised over $600,000 in pledges to keep the work going. Gomez’s husband, Benny Blanco, and famous guests like Lil Dicky and Jay Shetty were there.
This program keeps breaking down the stigma around mental health and making real progress in making care more accessible. This success is thanks to Gomez’s own journey and her unwavering commitment to empowering young people.
The Rare Impact Fund is a beacon of hope and action for people who want to help or learn more about mental health resources for young people. It shows that real change is possible.
