Selena Gomez Opens upbr About Her Mental Health Gomez recently spoke onbr Heben Nigatu’s podcast, ‘Dream It Real,'br to discuss how fame has affected her. She reflected on her earlier br years and how it took a particularlybr hard toll on her mental health. Selena Gomez, via ‘Dream It Real’ Over the course of her career, Gomezbr has learned to protect herself by becomingbr less concerned with her public image. Selena Gomez, via ‘Dream It Real’ The 26-year-old star went onbr to discuss how therapy has positivelybr guided her through her struggles. Selena Gomez, via ‘Dream It Real’ She also stressed the importance of takingbr time away from social media and notbr focusing on its unrealistic expectations.