Howie Mandel reveals he’s ‘incredibly medicated,’ admits mental health struggles are ‘absolute hell’

“Howie Mandel surprised fans in September 2023 when he hugged Reba McEntire on The Voice, despite his well-known germ-related OCD and usual avoidance of contact. He’s been open about how OCD makes daily life difficult, saying the pandemic intensified his fears, and that he often relies on humor and medication to cope.”