‘Reading Rainbow’ Star Mychal Threets Gets Real About His Mental Health Struggles: ‘I Am Not Okay’

Mychal Threets announced he’s taking a brave step to get help after disclosing that he’s “not okay.” In a Threads post, the Reading Rainbow star shared that he’d be checking himself into the hospital. “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. By God’s grace,” he wrote on the social media platform.  Threets, 36, is popularly known as Mychal the Librarian both on social media, where he initially gained fame, as well as on the hit PBS series. His Threads post continued, “No matter what happens to me I will always be thankful for the extraordinary people in my life who worry, who help me. Thank you for your care. I will always love you 💚.” Social media users have gathered in Threets’ comment section to share words of encouragement and provide a well-deserved outpouring of love. “If you need the help, maybe go tonight, friend, ❤️” actress Yvette Nicole Brown encouraged. The literacy advocate has been open about his struggles with anxiety and depression . Despite his personal challenges and being introverted, Threets has made it his mission to share his passion for literacy and advocate for mental health. In January of this year, the 36-year-old spoke to PEOPLE about how he balances being in the spotlight while being an introvert. “I’m still a very introverted person,” he said at the time. “I think because of what’s happened in life, I’ve become more extroverted. I’ve been more com…