‘So happy you’re here’: how a librarian became an advocate for mental health

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‘So happy you’re here’: how a librarian became an advocate for mental health

Mar 16 2024

Mychal Threets has become a TikTok star thanks to his tales from life in the stacks, along with affirmations and forthright commentary on mental health that have brought him nearly 800,000 followers and millions of views. His sunny attitude – the California librarian is frequently compared to Mr Rogers, LeVar Burton and Bob Ross – and openness about his own struggles have resonated in a way he never imagined.

Source: The Guardian

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