Nick Cannon, the Masked Singer host, candidly shares his journey with narcissistic personality disorder and how embracing mental health has helped him. He also talks about balancing his busy life with spending quality time with his 12 children during the holiday season.
- THIS is Nick Cannon's mental health journey
- He is embracing therapy and self-awareness
- Nick is balancing family life during holidays
Nick's big fight
Nick Cannon, the well-known host of the Masked Singer, recently opened up about his mental health journey, revealing a diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder. At 44, Cannon is learning to navigate this new chapter in his life by being open about his struggles.
He shared, "I still don't understand it all the way, but I kind of always wanted to get tested for it. I did a bunch of tests." This candid admission came while he was serving meals at the Los Angeles Mission's Thanksgiving celebration on November 27.
Having previously been diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, Cannon has long been aware of his neurodivergence.
Cannon is embracing his recent diagnosis as a tool for self-improvement. He remarked, "I feel like there's so many labels out there, but it's like, to be able to embrace it and say, 'Look, I'm healing. I need help. Show me.'"
His approach to mental health and therapy is one of acceptance and strength, as he aims to set an example for others while undergoing his own healing process.
"I've been diagnosed with ADHD. Even as a kid it was dyslexia, but just knowing that I'm just a neurodivergent individual, I kind of always knew," he adds.
Now, Cannon says he's being accepting of his recent diagnosis and using it as a tool to better himself.
"I've taken all the power away from the term narcissism 'cause I've researched it and I understand it," said Cannon on the episode. "Call me whatever you want... now if I didn't know what it was, then I have issue with it.""I feel like there's so many labels out there, but it's like, to be able to embrace it and say, 'Look, I'm healing. I need help. Show me.' I just embrace mental health and therapy in such a strong way," he says. "To be able to say I'm an example for others, but also be healing during the self-process works too."
During a November 8 episode of his Counsel Culture podcast, Cannon discussed his diagnosis with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, a Doctor of Psychology, confirming he had been "clinically diagnosed" and identifying with many of the disorder's markers. He stated,
In addition to his mental health journey, Cannon also shared insights into his family life. Since 2011, he has welcomed 12 children and strives to spend quality time with them, especially during the holidays.
"It's very complicated. I'm a busy man on Thanksgiving," he admitted, describing the challenge of visiting multiple homes in one day. Despite the hectic schedule, he enjoys the variety of special dishes each household offers.
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Securing the future
Looking ahead to December, Cannon plans to be "all over," from Aspen to Santa's Village, to fulfill his children's wish to experience the snow. He hopes to create lasting memories with his family, blending time on the East Coast, Aspen, and Big Bear.
