Controversial Claims: Selena Gomez's Mother Denies 'Ritalin' Rumors at Mental Health Startup
Selena Gomez's Mom Mandy Teefey Embroiled in Scandal: Accused of Snorting Ritalin and Living Out Her Days in Wondermind Office
The mental health community is reeling after allegations surfaced that Selena Gomez's mom, Mandy Teefey, was snorting Ritalin in her office at the startup she co-founded, Wondermind. The bombshell claims were made by anonymous employees who spoke to The Cut in a scathing exposé.
According to sources close to the company, Teefey, 49, has been struggling with her own mental health demons and has turned to questionable coping mechanisms to deal with stress. Employees claimed that she would often "hallucinate" break-ins at the office, despite there being no evidence of any actual intruders.
One employee even went so far as to describe Teefey's office as a "drug den," citing instances where they saw her allegedly snorting what they believed was Ritalin. When confronted about the allegations, Teefey vehemently denied them, stating that she had "absolutely not" snorted any medication.
However, the claims don't stop there. Employees also alleged that Teefey would often sleep in the office for days on end, refusing to leave despite being advised not to drive at night due to her seizures. They described her as "seeming to stay for days without bathing" and "sometimes without changing her clothes."
But it's not just Teefey's personal habits that have raised eyebrows – her business practices are also under scrutiny. Wondermind, which was co-founded by Teefey and billionaire entrepreneur Daniella Pierson in 2021, has been struggling financially and laid off a whopping 60% of its employees in May 2025.
Sources close to the company revealed that Teefey took out loans against her personal home to keep the startup funded amid tough times. However, it's alleged that she didn't actually take out a loan to make payroll – instead, Selena Gomez herself "immediately invested more money" into the company upon learning of its financial woes.
Despite the scandal surrounding Wondermind, Teefey remains defiant. In a statement to The Cut, she claimed that her office was a "refuge" for her and that she had "occasionally" slept there when working late at night. However, employees disputed this, saying that she would often stay for days on end without leaving.
Teefey's ADHD diagnosis has also been called into question, with some speculating that she may be misusing her medication or relying too heavily on it to cope with stress. In a bizarre twist, employees claimed that a "rotation of nurses" would regularly visit the office to administer Teefey with vitamin IV drips – only for one nurse to allegedly reveal that they were actually liquid Benadryl.
As the scandal continues to unfold, sources close to the company have revealed that Selena Gomez is not involved in the day-to-day operations at Wondermind. However, she has invested millions of dollars into the company over the years to support her mother's mental health endeavors.
In a statement on its website, Wondermind emphasized the importance of prioritizing mental fitness and made vague references to "easy, doable ways" to put one's mental well-being first every day. But as the drama surrounding Teefey and Wondermind continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the company will be able to recover from this latest scandal.
The Fallout:
- Selena Gomez's mom Mandy Teefey accused of snorting Ritalin in office
- Employees claim Teefey "hallucinated" break-ins at the office and would often sleep there for days on end
- Wondermind laid off 60% of its employees in May 2025 amid financial struggles
- Selena Gomez invested millions into the company to support her mom's mental health endeavors
- Teefey took out loans against her personal home to keep the startup funded
- Employees accused Teefey of misusing her ADHD medication and relying too heavily on it to cope with stress
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