Mandel has been living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, conditions that he has spoken about publicly in an effort to reduce stigma and promote understanding. His honesty and advocacy have made him a respected voice in the conversation about mental health, encouraging others to seek help and understand their own conditions better.
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