Selena Gomez Is Undergoing Dialectical - Article Health

Selena Gomez is seeking treatment for both her physical and mental health. The singer was hospitalized twice within the last few weeks, according to People, both times for low white blood cell counts. Gomez has lupus, and her current blood-cell irregularities may be a side effect of the kidney transplant she received last year.

While she was in the hospital, a source told People, the 26-year-old also suffered a panic attack. Gomez has previously sought treatment for anxiety and depression, and she decided once again to get help. “She has had a tough few weeks and the panic attack in the hospital was the tipping point,” said the source.

Gomez is reportedly undergoing dialectical behavior therapy, a type of talk therapy that helps people identify and change negative thinking and behavioral patterns. Health spoke with Adam Carmel, PhD, clinical assistant professor of psychology at the University of Washington, to learn more about this type of treatment.

What is dialectical behavior therapy?
DBT is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy, also known as psychotherapy or talk therapy, that teaches people new ways of regulating their emotions and tolerating distress, says Carmel, who has not treated Gomez. “It incorporates a lot of mindfulness," he says, "and skills for being able to control your thoughts, rather than your thoughts controlling you."

That may sound pretty vague, but DBT is actually very structured. It was designed as a yearlong program and includes weekly group appointments, weekly individual meetings, and phone coaching with a therapist between sessions. Patients learn specific techniques for coping with painful or stressful situations, which they can call upon indefinitely, even after they’ve completed the program.

“You can make a big difference in someone’s life in just a year,” says Carmel. “Sometimes people come back for a refresher after their initial treatment—but generally, after going through the program, they have a lot of skills to be able to cope effectively with a crisis and to communicate more effectively in relationships.”

This type of treatment isn't new to Gomez. Last year, she told Vogue that she'd been seeing a therapist five days a week, and that "DBT has completely changed my life."

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