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Radio 1 Stories: The Fear

Jameela Jamil sits in for Matt

30/09/2014

The Fear

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Jameela Jamil embarks on a personal journey exploring her experiences of anxiety.

Jameela Jamil talks to celebrities such as James Arthur and Laura Mvula and a range of young people about their experiences of anxiety.

Almost 1 in 5 people feel anxious a lot or all of the time. Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health problems in the UK, yet it is still under-reported, under-diagnosed and under-treated.

Jameela Jamil has suffered with anxiety and depression since she was a child. With help from a therapist, she is starting to be able to control her condition and its affect on her life is lessening. In 'The Fear', Jameela investigates the causes and cures, and speaks to others whose lives have been affected.

Jameela has found that having a career in the spotlight has worsened her anxiety. She speaks to X-Factor winner James Arthur and singer Laura Mvula to see how they have juggled their music careers with their own battles with anxiety. She also chats to presenter Anna Williamson, who conquered her fear of swimming pools and went on to appear on ITV's 'Splash'.

Keen to get an expert's view on anxiety and depression, Jameela asks The Radio 1 Surgery's Dr Radha and the charity Mind to find out how young people can access help, and learn what can be done to combat anxiety and depression.

Finally, Jameela speaks to four young people whose battles with anxiety and depression have already had a significant impact on their lives. She finds out what life has been like living with these conditions at such a young age, and discusses how young people can move forward when battling anxiety and depression.

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