Actor and director Jonah Hill says media appearances and public-facing events 'exacerbated' his anxiety attacks
Jonah Hill has said he will step back from promoting upcoming films in order to protect his mental health.
The actor and director said media appearances and public-facing events"exacerbated" his anxiety attacks.In a statement shared with US media outlets, the Holly wood star revealed he had finished directing his second film, Stutz, a documentary about him and his therapist which also explores mental health in general.
Hill said the film had taken him on a"journey of self-discovery" and he hoped it would"help those who are struggling". "The whole purpose of making this film is to give therapy and the tools I've learned in therapy to a wide audience for private use through an entertaining film," the statement said. "Through this journey of self-discovery within the film, I have come to the understanding that I have spent nearly 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks, which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events.
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