Shawn Mendes' Story Sets A Tour To Overcome Mental Health Problems

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JAKARTA - Shawn Mendes talked about the healing process he went through after canceling Wonder's world tour to focus on his mental health.

The Canadian pop star postponed a series of key concerts last summer, saying at the time that he was not prepared to face the losses he would suffer if he returned to tour.

"After talking to my team and working with an extraordinary group of health professionals, it became clearer that I needed to take the time I never took personally, to ground and come back stronger," Mendes was quoted as saying by NME, Thursday, February 23.

During a new interview with the Wall Street Journal, Mendes talked about his decision to step down from stage activities in order to undergo the next recovery process.

The process is very difficult, he recalls. A lot of therapy, a lot trying to understand my feelings and what makes me feel that way. And then doing work to help myself and heal. And also leaning on the people in my life to help a little bit.

Mendes went on to say that he did a lot of work to get better. However, explaining that he felt the process was successful.

"I think the last year and a half has been the healing process that has opened my eyes the most and grew and was beautiful and fair in my life," he continued.

He also did not forget to thank him for all the support he got.

I am also very grateful to everyone who is so accepting and loving and kind and understanding. And it really makes me see how culture really begins to reach a place where mental health is really a priority."