Actress and singer Selena Gomez continues to be outspoken about mental health following her diagnosis with bipolar disorder.

The former Disney star announced her diagnosis in 2020 during an Instagram Live video call with fellow Disney Channel standout Miley Cyrus. Gomez has since described this discovery as a relief, although not an easy path.

In a recent episode of the “Friends Keep Secrets” podcast, Gomez – the co-founder of mental health publication Wondermind – shared details about her journey to diagnosis.

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Fellow musician and husband Benny Blanco asked his wife if she knew she was bipolar before being officially diagnosed.

“I knew something was wrong, but I think I was misdiagnosed,” she responded. “I think people were just assuming – and I would try multiple therapists.”

“It’s actually really hard when we’re talking about these things, and for me to go, ‘Go get a therapist.’ All of it is so … complicated.”

Gomez detailed how her diagnosis required talking to “multiple different people,” stressing the importance of not giving up.

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“I’m so grateful I went to four different rehabs because it all helped me understand it,” she said.

Blanco revealed that Gomez sometimes experiences a manic episode without recognizing it.

“She’ll start to realize she’s having it after it’s happening, and sometimes she doesn’t even remember when it’s happening,” he said.

“It’s such a delicate thing because … you’re not supposed to, technically, talk to the person about it while they’re deep in it.”

Blanco added that Gomez is “so hyper aware” of when she’s experiencing mania.

“I’m equally proud to say that I do have moments of mania,” she said. “I’m not ashamed at all, because I can catch them a bit quicker.”

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“It is helpful to have a partner who will understand … and meet you where you are,” the singer added.

Since her diagnosis, Gomez said she lives life more “freely.”

“The whole hypocrisy of shaming people for therapy, or people not understanding it, is that it’s just not for you,” she said. “But for me, it finally allowed me to go, ‘Oh, that’s why I handled things the way I [did]. That’s why all the other people were able to get over things quickly, and I wasn’t.'”

Gomez added, “I’d act out of fear, I’d act out of love, I’d act out of passion, it was all inconsistent. It was crazy.”

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The actress encouraged others that no matter the diagnosis, “you are not defined by a term.”

“It’s just informative to seek and talk and listen to podcasts or listen to certain things that will help you get information,” she said. “I do believe there is a lot of hope.”

About 2.8% of adults in the U.S. have experienced bipolar in the last year, while 4.4% experience it during their lifetime, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Formerly called manic depression or “manic-depressive disorder,” bipolar disorder is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy and activity levels, affecting the ability to carry out daily tasks.

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This can include emotional highs, referred to as mania or hypomania, and lows, known as depression, per Mayo Clinic.

Symptoms can differ depending on bipolar type.

Manic and hypomanic episodes typically include three or more of the following symptoms:

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Major depressive episodes typically include five or more of the following symptoms.

Mayo Clinic encourages anyone experiencing these symptoms to seek help from a professional.

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Diagnosis can be made through a physical exam and lab testing, as well as mental health assessments and tracking of moods, sleep patterns and other factors.

After diagnosis, Mayo Clinic recommends paying attention to warning signs to prevent episodes. Getting enough sleep, taking medications as directed, and abstaining from drugs and alcohol can also help.

Fox News Digital reached out to Gomez’s representation and Wondermind for comment.

Once again, the NFL’s opening weekend finds two teams overseas, and one of the head coaches involved doesn’t like it. 

Much like the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers last season in São Paulo, Brazil, the NFL has scheduled division rivals, the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams, to take part in the first-ever game in Australia. 

The 49ers and Rams will kick off at 10:35 a.m. local time in Melbourne on Sept. 11, which will be 8:35 p.m. ET on Sept. 10 in the United States. 

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49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, who was present at the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix on Monday, was asked by reporters his thoughts about traveling to Australia, which is around a 14-hour flight, to begin his team’s season. 

“I don’t see any pro,” he said, bluntly. 

Shanahan admitted it being “cool for the league to play globally,” even calling it “awesome” that international fans get to experience American football in their countries. 

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However, as a coach who is focused on his team’s health and performance, Shanahan doesn’t like the idea of starting the season overseas after a grueling training camp that determines his roster.

“But as far as the team doing it, no, there’s not much benefit to it. Sometimes it’s nice to get a bye week after, but doesn’t happen in Week 1.”

As for the time difference, Shanahan was sarcastic with his response to the San Francisco Chronicle.

“Oh, so fired up. So, we’re going back in time or into the future? I think we gain a day or lose a day? Not sure which one yet, but it is what it is. We’ll deal with it.”

Knowing the NFL isn’t going to change its mind here, Shanahan and the 49ers have no choice but to deal with the cards they have to start the year. But GM John Lynch noted the 49ers will get accustomed to Australia’s time difference and everything else that comes with an international game by getting there days before kickoff. 

Now, it’s not uncommon for games to be played overseas at times to accommodate those fans back home. But playing a football game at 10:35 a.m. can come with its challenges, as games are usually played at night. 

Shanahan also noted being “fired up” about having another international game during the 2026 season, though it’s unknown if sarcasm came into play here. 

The 49ers will also be involved in the NFL’s Mexico City game in December. An opponent has not yet been named for the matchup, but it will be revealed in May when every team’s schedule comes out. 

In total, the NFL will play a record nine international games during the 2026 season, as the league continues to expand its global reach. There will be three games in London, while Melbourne, Mexico City, Paris, Munich, Rio de Janeiro, and Madrid will also have NFL contests. 

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LeAnn Rimes is releasing years of tension. 

On Sunday, Human Garage — a global wellness movement aimed at helping people self-heal from pain, stress, and trauma through “fascial maneuvers” — shared a video on Instagram of the country star undergoing a “deep jaw release” treatment with their co-founder, Garry Lineham.

In the video, two individuals, including Lineham, perform the technique on Rimes — who could be heard saying, “Oh my God” repeatedly. 

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“You got it, hold on,” Lineham said, while adjusting her jaw. After the technique was completed, Rimes immediately burst into tears, seemingly letting go of all the built-up tension. 

“Say that part of my life is over,” Lineham told Rimes, who responded by saying, “That part of my life better be over.”

“Oh my God, you just don’t realize how much tension is in there,” she said. “Until it’s gone,” Lineham added.

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In the video’s caption, the wellness movement explained that the technique is used to break tension and lift any additional extra weight caused by stress. 

“Healing isn’t always quiet. Sometimes it’s a physical letting go of things we didn’t even know we were carrying,” the caption read. “In this powerful session, @garrylineham works with @leannrimes on a deep Jaw Release. You can see the exact moment the tension breaks and the emotional weight lifts, leaving her feeling visibly lighter and more aligned.”

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“The jaw is one of the body’s primary storage sites for stress. When we hold back our voice or push through pressure, the fascia in the face and neck ‘locks’ to protect us. By using the maneuvers to signal safety to the nervous system, we can finally allow that stored energy to move.”

Rimes shared her experience on social media as well. 

“For as long as i can remember, my body has held tension like it’s been bracing for something,” she wrote on Instagram. “my jaw, my neck, my shoulders… especially the tmj. it’s never really let go. and as someone whose voice is literally my instrument, that kind of tightness doesn’t just live in the body; it shows up in how i breathe, how i express, how freely i can sing.”

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“I’ve taken care of myself from so many angles over the years, nutrition, hormones, nervous system work, therapy, supplements. you name it. i’ve gone down a lot of healing paths. but fascia, that was one piece i hadn’t fully explored… that’s when I found @garrylineham & @humangarage.”

Last year, the 43-year-old singer suddenly walked off-stage while performing at the Skagit Valley Casino & Resort in Bow, Washington after her teeth had fallen out when she was singing her 1996 hit “One Way Ticket.” 

“This is the most epic example of how the show must go on,” Rimes said in an Instagram video the next day. “Last night, I was onstage in the middle of ‘One Way Ticket’ and I felt something pop in my mouth.”

“If you’ve been around, you know that I’ve had a lot of dental surgeries, and I have a bridge in front, and it fell out in the middle of my song last night,” she continued. 

The two-time Grammy Award winner admitted that she “panicked” and ran to the side of the stage where she “popped” her bridge back in before returning to continue her performance. 

“I just had to get real with everybody and tell them exactly what was happening, or else I would have had to walk off-stage,” Rimes explained. 

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“For the rest of the show… I was literally like this pushing my teeth in, like, every couple of lines,” she added as she pressed her thumb on her mouth. 

Rimes said she realized that singing some of her songs was particularly difficult due to the challenging syllables in the lyrics. 

“Like ‘Can’t Fight the Moonlight,’ they completely fell again in my mouth,” the singer recalled with a laugh. “It was the most epic experience ever.”

“I don’t usually have firsts in my career. That was a first and hopefully a last,” she said.

According to Billboard, Rimes has a long history of dental issues and has had 29 surgeries. The outlet reported that the “How Do I Live” hitmaker sued her former dentist for malpractice in 2013, claiming that she suffered from chronic pain and medical complications after getting veneers.