Jonah Hill has said he won't promote upcoming films because high-profile public appearances adversely affect his mental health.
The actor, best known for his roles in comedy films such as Superbad and The Wolf of Wall Street, shared an open letter explaining his decision.
Hill, 38, is set to release his new documentary, Stutz, which follows his "journey of self-discovery" and sessions with therapist Phil Stutz.
"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," he wrote.
"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 added in the letter published by Deadline that while he hopes the film, which is set to be released this Autumn, will "help those struggling" with their mental health, "You won’t see me out there promoting this film, or any of my upcoming films, while I take this important step to protect myself."
The actor continued: "If I made myself sicker by going out there and promoting it, I wouldn’t be acting true to myself or to the film."
The actor continued: "I usually cringe at letters or statements like this but I understand that I am of the privileged few who can afford to take time off.
"I won’t lose my job while working on my anxiety.
"With this letter and with Stutz, I’m hoping to make it more normal for people to talk and act on this stuff. So they can take steps towards feeling better and so that the people in their lives might understand their issues more clearly.
"I hope the work will speak for itself and I’m grateful to my collaborators, my business partners and to all reading this for your understanding and support."
The star's last press tour was in December to support the release of his Netflix movie, Don’t Look Up, which also starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence.
