"Shawn Mendes Opens Up About Coping with Anxiety and Embracing Life's Lows Through Song"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Shawn Mendes has opened up about his personal strategy for coping with anxiety, which involves singing freely with a harmonium, an instrument that produces sound by blowing air through reeds. He discovered that allowing himself to sing without aiming for perfection helped ease his anxiety and taught him to appreciate the balance between "right" and "wrong" notes. Mendes, who has been focusing on his mental health since canceling his tour in 2022, also finds solace in nature and meditation. His candid sharing on social media has garnered supportive responses from fans and fellow artists alike.