‘Reading Rainbow’ Host Shares Autism, OCD and Bipolar Diagnoses: ‘Proud to be Neurodivergent’
Us Weekly
Mychal Threets, host of the Reading Rainbow revival, has publicly disclosed his diagnoses of autism, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorder while celebrating a recent milestone of seven consecutive days without suicidal thoughts following a psychiatric hospitalization. He described his journey through severe mental health challenges, including memory loss and depression, while expressing pride in his neurodivergence and encouraging others to seek help. Fans have widely supported his transparency and recovery efforts, acknowledging the difficulty of maintaining hope amidst his manageable yet persistent symptoms.
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