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Howie Mandel champions NOCD, a leading virtual OCD therapy provider

Comedian Howie Mandel has become a prominent advocate for mental health, particularly for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). His accidental public confession on The Howard Stern Show led to a connection with others who shared similar struggles, ultimately propelling him to become the public face of NOCD. NOCD, a virtual therapy company specializing in OCD treatment, has grown significantly, reaching a valuation of nearly $270 million and providing millions of therapy sessions annually. The company recently acquired Rebound Health and launched a parent brand called Noto, powered by AI software that has driven its growth. AI

IMPACT AI-powered software is driving growth and enabling scale for a leading virtual therapy provider in the mental health sector.

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    How Howie Mandel turned a panic attack into a mental health movement and helped build a company now worth hundreds of millions

    Howie Mandel did a campaign with NOCD, a telehealth app to help spread awareness of OCD. Out of that campaign, Billy Bob Thornton and "celebrity galore" reached out.