Hi Anxiety: Odeya Rush

Actress and filmmaker, Odeya Rush, shares that she was a stressed-out kid, but learning meditation and stopping anxiety spirals before they start have helped her through. She also reveals that immigrating to the U.S. as a kid was a challenging experience, and like so many people, she just wanted to fit in. Odeya reminds us that we’re not alone if we feel anxious, especially during the pandemic, and learning to accept uncertainty and practicing positive affirmations are really helpful tools.

"Hi Anxiety" is a social impact video series to help young people better deal with anxiety. Featuring our favorite celebrities, we see that anxiety is something we all deal with and learn tips and tools to support our mental health.

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"Hi Anxiety" is produced by Single Palm Tree Productions. Our clinical partner is The Jed Foundation, and our research partner is the University of California’s Connected Learning Lab.

Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician, psychiatrist, psychologist or other healthcare provider. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, please call 911 or your country’s local emergency hotline. If you are having suicidal thoughts and are based in the U.S., please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text SHARE to 741741 to speak to a counselor.