Selena Gomez Embraces Self-Care Day After Candid Mental Health Discussion
Selena Gomez was photographed leaving the exclusive Diamond Face Institute in Beverly Hills, California, on Tuesday, indulging in a day of pampering just weeks after opening up about her bipolar disorder diagnosis with new husband Benny Blanco. The 33-year-old actress and singer appeared relaxed and flawless as she departed the celebrity-favorite clinic, carrying a small branded bag while waiting at the valet queue.
Celebrity Clinic Visit Follows Emotional Podcast Revelation
The Diamond Face Institute, founded by renowned specialist Dr. Jason Diamond, focuses exclusively on facial treatments through both surgical and non-surgical procedures. Gomez chose casual yet chic attire for her appointment, wearing an all-black ensemble featuring a long fuzzy coat over a clinging top, trousers, and comfortable mules. Her signature raven-colored hair flowed freely, complemented by small designer sunglasses that completed her low-key look.
This public appearance comes shortly after Gomez participated in an emotionally raw discussion about mental health on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast last month. Joined by Blanco and co-hosts Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco, the conversation delved deeply into her experiences with bipolar disorder and the challenges of managing the condition.
Navigating Bipolar Disorder Together
During the podcast episode, Gomez revealed the complicated journey to her diagnosis, stating she had been misdiagnosed initially. "I knew something was wrong, but I think I was misdiagnosed," she explained, describing the process as "f***ing complicated." The singer emphasized her perseverance through multiple rehabilitation programs, saying "I'm so grateful I went to four different rehabs because it all helped me understand it."
Blanco provided insight into their relationship dynamics when Gomez experiences what he described as "moments of mania." He noted that sometimes she doesn't recognize these episodes while they're happening, and may not even remember them afterward. "It's such a delicate thing because you're not supposed to technically talk to the person really about it while they are deep in it," he explained.
Developing Awareness and Support Systems
Despite these challenges, Gomez has developed greater self-awareness about her condition. Blanco revealed that she often recognizes when she's beginning to experience manic symptoms, telling him "I think I'm feeling a little manic." Gomez expressed pride in her ability to discuss these episodes openly, stating she's "not ashamed at all" and can now identify them more quickly.
The singer praised Blanco's supportive approach, describing him as "a partner that will understand where maybe the temperature is at and meet you where you are." This understanding has helped her navigate the condition more effectively since her public diagnosis announcement in 2020 during Miley Cyrus' Instagram Live series Bright Minded.
From Diagnosis to Advocacy
Gomez recalled feeling both "terrified and relieved" when she received her bipolar diagnosis, finally understanding why she had struggled with depression and anxiety for years. In a 2024 interview, she described experiencing "freedom" after sharing her story publicly, explaining "I claimed my own story. I told my own story. And I felt freedom from it."
The actress has transformed her personal journey into advocacy work through several initiatives:
- The Rare Impact Fund, which addresses mental health and self-acceptance
- Annual Rare Beauty Mental Health Summit featuring workshops and discussions
- Continued public conversations about mental health awareness
Gomez explained her motivation for speaking openly: "I thought by sharing my own story I could help others, and I will take any negative opinions that come with that because I see the bigger picture of how the conversations have changed around mental health."
Health Journey and Future Plans
The singer's health journey includes a 2014 lupus diagnosis, an autoimmune condition that led to a kidney transplant three years later. These experiences contributed to anxiety and panic attacks that preceded her bipolar diagnosis. Before receiving proper treatment, she canceled her 2016 Revival Tour to focus on her mental health.
During the recent podcast episode, Gomez also shared her vision for the future with Blanco, whom she married last year in Santa Barbara. Inspired by the Christmas film The Family Stone, she described wanting a dinner table surrounded by adult children someday, revealing her hopes to start a family with the record producer.
As Gomez continues to balance self-care, career, and advocacy, her Beverly Hills clinic visit represents just one aspect of her comprehensive approach to wellbeing following years of health challenges and personal growth.
