JoJo is an open book about her depression. The “Demonstrate” singer, 20, gets candid about mental health issues she and her family have experienced in a new sit-down with People.
RELATED: Shawn Mendes Gives Important Advice On Mental Health “Because there is a history of mental health issues in my family, I didn’t feel any shame seeking help,” JoJo said. “Those of us who have a predisposition toward depression or a chemical imbalance — sometimes we just need a little help.” JoJo watched her father struggle with opioid addiction.
In 2009, her career came to a screeching halt over a contract dispute with her record label. Her crutch was alcohol; she began drinking herself to the point of blacking out at age 18. “I was feeling overwhelmed and