Though some of Jake's followers wanted him to apologize for putting out his tweet about anxiety, the YouTuber defended it. Several hours after deleting the initial sentiment about mental health, Jake wrote that the tweet was effective in "spreading more awareness." He also explained that he has struggled with anxiety.

"Everyone clowning my tweet[,] but it’s now spreading more awareness about anxiety which I didn’t even know was a thing till I was 18[,] but had it my whole life & never knew how to deal with it," he wrote. 

He also linked an article about coping with anxiety below his sentiments, writing "If u think u have it or wanna deal with it[,] try reading this."

The article he attached does encourage people suffering from anxiety to take walks and to try to manage triggers. It is important to note that the article also urges people to seek medical help or treatment. 

Neither Jake's brother, Logan Paul, or his ex Tana Mongeau have spoken out about his anxiety tweet. Jake himself has also not elaborated on it aside from his follow-up tweet.