Google and Selena Gomez Boost Teen Mental Health in Schools

New $25 million initiative funds classroom projects and training for educators to address youth mental health challenges.

Google.org donates $10 million to fund mental health projects on DonorsChoose, a classroom crowdfunding platform.
Selena Gomez’s Rare Impact Fund receives $1.25 million to support mental health initiatives.
The initiative includes $500 vouchers for eligible DonorsChoose campaigns and $200 credits for teachers completing mental health training.
Google also contributes $1.5 million to organizations focused on youth emotional wellbeing, including the Jed Foundation and Child Mind Institute.
Rising childhood mental health issues have prompted increased attention but not proportional funding, according to experts.