Selena Gomez’s Mother Denies Ritalin Use Amid Wondermind Allegations

Mandy Teefey, mother of pop star Selena Gomez and co-founder of mental health startup Wondermind, has strongly denied allegations published by The Cut accusing her of drug use and erratic behavior at the company’s office. Former employees claimed Teefey was sometimes intoxicated, ordered excessive takeout, received questionable vitamin IV drips containing liquid Benadryl, and was seen snorting what appeared to be Ritalin. Teefey rejected these claims as false, stating she founded Wondermind to help those with mental illness and accusing a few disgruntled employees of spreading lies to damage her reputation. Some employees also alleged that Teefey hallucinated break-ins and had emotional outbursts, but Teefey explained the office was in a rough neighborhood, contributing to security concerns. Despite these allegations, Selena Gomez has not publicly commented on the situation, and Teefey maintains the accusations are exaggerated and rooted in personal grudges rather than truth. The controversy comes amid Wondermind's recent financial struggles and layoffs, adding to the challenges faced by the mental health platform.