Selena Gomez Goes Back Into The Limelight During The American Music Awards With A Moving Speech On Mental Health

Singer-Actress Selena Gomez made it back to the limelight after being confined into a mental health facility after battling depression. Selena Gomez was swamped with rumors and speculations that her rehab confinement is reportedly linked to her drug consumption and not because of her depression and anxiety.

Selena Gomez made her first appearance back into the spotlight when she gave her acceptance speech for favorite female pop/rock artist at the American Music Awards. The "Hands to Myself" singer was moved into tears as she explained and shared what she went through. During her speech, not only wash she in tears but she managed to capture the hearts of her audience, including the "American Horror Story" actress, Lady Gaga as reported by CNN.

 So dope I got to hang with with the biggest rockstar of the night. (Ya,know besides Sting and Green Day) ...the girl with the biggest prize of all a BIG Heart that she shares with the world.

A photo posted by xoxo, Joanne (@ladygaga) on Nov 20, 2016 at 9:50pm PST

Selena Gomez explained as to why she took a break and focus on her health wherein she explained that she was no longer happy as to where she was at. Selena Gomez broke down in tears as she stated that she already had everything, yet she feels broken and empty inside.

"I had to stop," Selena Gomez said during her speech. "I had everything and I was absolutely broken inside. I kept it all together enough to where I would never let you down but I kept it too much together to where I let myself down. If you are broken you do not have to stay broken, if that's anything whether you respect me or not that's one thing you should know about me. I care about people."

Selena Gomez previously cancelled her tour as she announced that she will be taking a break to take care of her health. After her announcement, the singer was involved in drug addiction rumors, which is said to be the reason as to why she checked into rehab. Despite the circulating speculations however, Selena Gomez released a statement via CNN explaining as to why she'll be taking a break.

"I've discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression can be side effects of Lupus, which can present their own challenges," Selena Gomez said in a statement to CNN. "I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness and have decided that the best way forward is to take some time off."