Justin Bieber opens up about his mental health: ‘There was times where I was really, really suicidal’

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Justin Bieber has spoken out about his mental health struggles, revealing there were times when, at his lowest ebb, he felt “really, really suicidal”. So, I’m just like, man, I would rather not feel this than feel this.” The 26-year-old singer went on to say how he would encourage people to talk openly about their mental health struggles. I could have avoided a lot of pain.” The comments come after Bieber announced last year that he would be taking a break from music to focus on his mental health. "You pay money to come and have a lively energetic fun light concert and I was unable emotionally to give you that near the end of the tour.” In 2017, Bieber cancelled many of his Purpose World Tour dates, citing “unforeseen circumstances”, later telling fans “I want my mind heart and soul to be sustainable”.