Jonah Hill to release documentary Stutz but will not promote project as he works on anxiety issues

Jonah Hill has revealed he is taking a step back from the spotlight in order to 'protect' his mental health after a 20-year struggle with anxiety attacks, which he says were 'exacerbated' by his public appearances. In his statement, which was obtained by Deadline, Hill noted that his decision to take a break from showbusiness was prompted by his documentary, which brought him to 'the understanding that he has spent nearly 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks, which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events'. Jonah Hill has revealed he is taking a step back from the spotlight in order to 'protect' his mental health after a 20-year struggle with anxiety attacks. The actor is pictured this month The 38-year-old, seen in December, will not promote any of his upcoming movies, he has revealed, including a documentary about mental health and therapy, which he directed '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,' he said. The title of the documentary came from Hill's therapist and it will include discussions about mental health and how he's past had anxiety attacks while promoting his projects Hill is the latest in a growing line of celebrities who have taken 'breaks' from their careers of their social media accounts in order to deal with their mental health issues.