Shawn Mendes says being honest about his anxiety battle was “one of the scariest” things he’s ever done

He said: “Talking about the problem, putting it out there, was one of the scariest but most important things I’ve ever done.”

The singer - who opened up when he revealed his anxiety was the inspiration for his single ‘In My Blood’ - says he “still struggles” with his mental health at times, but says speaking out helped him realise that most people deal with some level of anxiety.

He added: “Just doing that helped me the most. I still struggle with it but just remember every day that everyone deals with some level of anxiety or pressure; we’re all in it together.”

Now, the Canadian born star says he relies on the people close to him to help keep him grounded.

Speaking to People magazine, he said: “I still go back to Toronto and hang with my friends from growing up, and my family has also been so supportive.”

Meanwhile, the ‘If I Can’t Have You’ singer previously said he hopes his experiences can inspire other men to speak out about mental health.

He said: "It's all about honesty, man. It's something that I've always been paying attention to with other artists. It's why I love Ed [Sheeran] so much and why I love [John] Mayer so much. I think I'll only continue to be more and more honest as I get older ... I think it's just the start of it. You have to start somewhere, and start the conversation about 'This is how I feel, take it or leave it'. That's life."