Cavill shared his philosophy on keeping his mental health “in shape” with People Magazine: “When it comes to my mental health, [I] focus on what I can control and work on that. And that gives me something to work towards rather than something to deal with or work through or manage my life through.”

With a historic surplus of $7.1 billion in the State’s budget, 2023 presents itself with a clear opportunity to face the "quiet, burgeoning crisis" of mental health in our State, as the Governor dubbed it. This is an issue recognized by legislators on both sides of the aisle, albeit the fact that the vision of how to tackle this crisis might differ.

Let us learn from this tragic situation and be more understanding and compassionate with each other, but also of ourselves, reaching out to others when we need to and allowing healthy spaces for our minds and for others.

In 2020 Selena was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. With this knowledge, she started a journey of self-understanding that will lead her to reconnect with herself, her childhood roots, and her loved ones and to make peace with herself and her mind.