Why does Selena Gomez avoid sleeping in her bedroom? Singer opens up about her mental health

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Selena Gomez often attends panels on mental health and healing. (Image via Wiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu via Getty Images)

On October 10, actor-singer Selena Gomez attended Wondermind’s Mental Fitness Summit. She was joined by her mother Mandy Teefey and certified social worker Minaa B. The former Disney star discussed her struggle with mental health at a panel, revealing that she spent years isolating herself.

As per Elle magazine, the panel asked Gomez about the best ways to care for oneself when someone is depressed and afraid to get out of bed. In response, the Wizards of Waverly Place actor said:

This isn’t the first time Gomez talked about having a negative association with her bedroom. Last year she attended the Universal Music Group and Thrive Global’s Music & Health Conference and had an open discussion about her mental health journey, the pressure of having a huge social media following, and her apprehensions about the growing use of AI.

Selena Gomez asserts the importance of positive self-talk and maintaining a support system

Selena Gomez recently revealed that when she is having mental health issues, she dislikes being by herself. During Wondermind’s Mental Fitness Summit, while conversing with fashion influencer Remi Bader, Gomez said that whenever she is feeling low, she leans on her close circle of two to three people. Stating the same, Selena Gomez said:Selena Gomez ended the conversation by saying that those who are having mental health issues should know that they’re not alone. She encouraged people to seek help and try techniques such as using a video journal to unburden their emotions.