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Mychal Threets mental health hospitalization

Overview

Mychal Threets, the host of the ‘Reading Rainbow’ digital relaunch, announced his admission to a hospital to seek help for his mental health. In a social media post, the 36-year-old librarian stated, “I am not okay. Maybe I’ll never be okay. I’m seeking help. Going to the hospital tomorrow. In this moment I am safe.”

Following a five-day psychiatric hold, Threets provided an update to his followers via a video on Threads. He apologized for the concern his recent posts caused and revealed that he had not been okay for a significant period of time. Threets expressed deep gratitude to medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, stating, “You saved my life.” He also thanked his family, friends, and online community for their support.

While noting that recovery will be a long process and that finding stability will take time, he shared, “I am not OK, but I have hope I will get to OK.” In a subsequent update following his release, Threets reported a milestone of seven consecutive days without experiencing intrusive thoughts of self-harm. He expressed continued gratitude to his supporters, stating, “We’re still here.” Threets continues to use his platform to advocate for mental health awareness and to destigmatize mental wellness challenges.

Entities

Mychal Threets · Reading Rainbow · LeVar Burton · PBS

Timeline

  1. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Mychal Threets shares update following psychiatric hospital stay

    Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets shared that he is recovering following a five-day psychiatric hospital stay and a recent mental health crisis.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Mychal Threets shares update after five-day psychiatric hold

    Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets shared that he is safe following a five-day psychiatric hold, describing his mental health recovery as an ongoing journey.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Mychal Threets updates fans following psychiatric hold

    Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets has updated fans following a five-day psychiatric hold, expressing gratitude to medical staff and sharing his hope for recovery while advocating for mental health awareness.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Mychal Threets announces hospital admission for mental health

    Mychal Threets, host of the 'Reading Rainbow' relaunch, announced he is checking into a hospital to seek mental health support, stating he is 'not okay' but currently 'safe.'

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