English singer-songwriter Alfie George Templeman has opened up about his mental health in a statement on twitter. The 18 year old stated “I finally go the help that I needed” for his mental health and encouraged his fans to seek similar help they are also struggling.

(TW depression) the last few months i got diagnosed w depression and anxiety & i finally got the help i needed. i just wanted to say thank you to every one of you who helped me go and speak to someone. if you too are/have been suffering please talk to someone. i promise it helps.

— alfie templeman (@alfietempleman) June 13, 2021

Templeman explained that “the last few months I got diagnosed w depression and anxiety & I finally got the help I needed” and that “I just wanted to say thank you to every one of you who helped me go and speak to someone. If you too are/have been suffering please talk to someone. I promise it helps.”

The multi-instrumentalist and producer who began recording and releasing demos at the age of 13 has not previously been dismissive of opening the conversation on mental health. For instance, Alfie has previously discussed mental health in his 2020 track ‘My Best Friend‘ which features Jess Eastwood. In a statement about ‘My Best Friend‘ Templeman stated that “it’s about depression and sadness being the only thing that’s always there for you, as if it’s the only thing that really sticks around and lurks behind everything you do”. Templeman also explained that “it’s as if these feelings are the closest thing to you, like your best friend.”

This year, Alfie Templeman released his new EP ‘Forever isn’t Long Enough‘, which NME praised as “a bold display of self-confidence” and rated four out of five stars. The EP captures the unique energy and individualism of the young artist, who has been creating music independently in his bedroom since he was 12 years old. The new EP boasts an array of Templeman’s singles, such as the new song, ‘Wait, I Lied‘. ‘Wait, I Lied‘ is a display of the artists renowned indie-pop. You can watch the music video for the single here.

We look forward to seeing what the future brings for the promising singer-songwriter. Templeman is set to be performing at Latitude Festival this summer. The festival, which takes place at Henham Park in Suffolk, begins on Thursday 22 July and ends on Sunday 25 July. Templeman will be joining bands such as Wolf Alice and Bombay Bicycle Club and his chance to perform live brings the chance of even further success this year.