In 2019 Summer Walker’s team announced that the remainder of her First and Last tour would be canceled due to her social anxiety. Years later, the R&B singer is opening up more about her mental health.
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“For those struggling with social anxiety or feeling out of place, I just want to say that I hear you,” she captioned an Instagram reel, sharing her collaboration with wellness platform Mindset. “I’ve experienced so much hate and scrutiny for my anxiety, and I hope that talking about my experiences through my Mindset series makes you feel less alone”
The “Over It” singer made a brief comparison between White women and Black women, saying “see the problem is, I’m Black. I just have to be honest,” Walker explained. “White girls have social anxiety and all different types of mental health struggles that they are dealing with and it’s perfectly fine…” She also clarified that although she may have a big personality, she still struggles with showing all sides of herself to the public.
The singer’s collaboration with Mindest launched last month, with a 10-part series. Mindset collaborates with several artists to normalize the conversation of human experiences including mental health journeys. The app is available in the Apple Store and on Google Play.
Audacy's I’m Listening initiative aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-273-8255.