Jesy Nelson Leaves Little Mix to Focus on Mental Health.<br />Nelson revealed the news in a <br />lengthy Instagram post on Dec. 14.<br />The past nine years in Little Mix has been the most incredible time of my life, Jesy Nelson, via Instagram.<br />The truth is recently being in the band has really taken a toll on my mental health, Jesy Nelson, via Instagram.<br />So after much consideration and with a heavy heart, I'm announcing I'm leaving Little Mix, Jesy Nelson, via Instagram.<br />Nelson, who's "ready to embark on a new chapter," thanked her fans and bandmates for the "amazing memories" she'll "never forget.".<br />The remaining band members, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Ann Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall, <br />released their own statement.<br />This is an incredibly sad time for all of us but we are fully supportive of Jesy. , Little Mix, via statement.<br />We love her very much and agree that it is so important that she does what is right for her mental health and well-being, Little Mix, via statement.<br />The remaining Little Mix members "are not ready for it to be over" and intend to keep making music
