Mychal Threets updates fans following psychiatric hold

Mychal Threets, the host of the YouTube version of ‘Reading Rainbow’ known as ‘Mychal the Librarian,’ has shared an update following a five-day psychiatric hold. In a video posted to Threads, Threets apologized for causing concern and revealed that he has not been okay for a significant period of time.

Threets expressed deep gratitude to the medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, stating, ‘You saved my life.’ He also thanked his family, friends, and his online community for their support. While acknowledging that his recovery will be a long process, he expressed hope for the future, telling followers, ‘I am not OK, but I have hope I will get to OK.’

Threets continues to use his platform to advocate for mental health awareness and to destigmatize the challenges associated with mental wellness. His openness has drawn widespread support from followers and fans of his library-focused content.