The 21-year-old 'Give Your Heart a Break' hitmaker says she will only allow herself to be in a relationship with someone who can help her manage her mental health, reported Contactmusic.
"I would be slightly overwhelming for somebody who is not at a level of maturity to support me mentally," said Lovato, who has battled drug and alcohol addiction and an eating disorder in the past.
The former Disney star has had a couple of high-profile boyfriends, including pop star Joe Jonas and 'That '70s' star Wilmer Valderrama, in the past.
"The problem when you go public with a personal relationship is that when it ends, it ends publicly as well," she said.