Shawn Mendes cancels the rest of world tour for mental health break

Canadian pop star Shawn Mendes has cancelled the rest of his world tour to care for his mental health, the singer announced in an Instagram post on Wednesday.

"After speaking more with my team and working with an incredible group of health professionals, it has become more clear that I need to take the time I've never taken personally to ground myself and come back stronger," the 23-year-old singer wrote. 

"I unfortunately have to cancel the rest of the tour dates in North America, and the UK/Europe."

Earlier this month, Mendes told fans that he would be taking a three-week break from the tour, postponing a string of shows in the U.S., saying that he had "hit a breaking point" after touring steadily since he was 15 years old.