Why did Selena Gomez seek treatment?
Gomez and her camp insisted she was seeking treatment for emotional problems, but sources allege she's struggled with substance abuse in the past. Gomez previously sought treatment in early 2014 for what she claimed were struggles with lupus, but insiders say the singer had other problems too.
What is Selena Gomez's mental health?
In October 2018, TMZ reported that Selena Gomez was being treated for mental health issues following an "emotional breakdown" at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Gomez reportedly was "despondent" and "emotional" over what the tab loid called an alarmingly low white blood cell count related to her kidney transplant ...
Why did Selena Gomez get a kidney transplant?
Gomez's kidney transplant (which she revealed publicly in September 2017) was due to her struggles with lupus. TMZ reported that the singer was in "dire straits" before getting her transplant that June, and that she was hospitalized for kidney failure in May 2017, while visiting then-boyfriend The Weeknd in Chicago.
Who is Gomez's mother?
A source told Radar Online that Gomez's mother, Mandy Teefey, believes her daughter's October 2018 meltdown was precipitated, at least in part, by her heartbreak over Bieber's marriage. Insiders also claimed Bieber reached out to Teefey to check on Gomez's condition and is even considering visiting his former flame.
What is the treatment plan for Gomez?
TMZ and People reported that part of Gomez's mental health treatment plan involves dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Psychology Today reports that the practice was developed as a method to treat borderline personality disorder but has since been used to treat several mental health issues, including depression, binge-eating, bulimia, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse. DBT teaches patients about mindfulness, healthy communication and behavioral patterns, emotional regulation and how to better respond to negative events and feelings in a healthy way.
Who was the singer that was murdered in 2016?
Gomez was close with singer Christina Grimmie, The Voice contestant who was murdered in the summer of 2016. According to Billboard, Gomez broke down in tears onstage in June 2016 and dedicated a song to Grimmie, weeping, "When she was 14, we met her and my parents and I signed her ...
Does Selena Gomez have depression?
Understanding her history, those close to Gomez have reportedly been monitoring her condition. "Selena has dealt with depression for a while and her and the people around her have always kept an eye on how she feels, even more so since her kidney transplant," an insider told Entertainment Tonight.
