Shawn Mendes Discusses His Decision to Cancel His World Tour to Focus on Mental Health and Why He Shaved His Head

Shawn Mendes is speaking out about the significant changes he's undergone in the last year. In a new interview with WSJ magazine, the "Wonder" singer discusses his hair transformation from curly locs to a buzzed cut.

"I think everyone should know what a shaved head looks like," the 24-year-old singer tells the publication. "I was also feeling the need to shake myself up a little bit.""The procedure was extremely difficult. "I spent a lot of time in therapy, trying to figure out how I was feeling and what was causing me to feel that way," he says. "And then doing the work to help myself and heal. And I'm also relying on people in my life to help me out a little."

"It's been a lot of work, but I think the last year and a half has been the most eye-opening, growing, beautiful, and just healing process of my life," he continues. I'm also grateful to everyone who has been so accepting, loving, kind, and understanding. And it just made me realize how culture is finally beginning to recognize the importance of mental health.