TikTok, the hub of viral videos and social media trends, has given birth to yet another trend - The Bracelet Project. This trend is aimed at raising awareness and creating a space for an online conversation about mental health disorders.
The Bracelet Project on TikTok is not entirely new, but it has taken the platform by storm in recent weeks. The trend was originally created a couple of years ago on other platforms like Wattpad and Tumblr. Nevertheless, TikTok has breathed new life into the project, and it has now become one of the hottest topics on the platform.
The world observed World Mental Health Day on October 10th, and it seems that the event has played a role in sparking the interest to discuss mental health disorders. This day is recognized by the World Health Organization and serves as a reminder to raise awareness and combat the stigma associated with mental health issues.
The Bracelet Project on TikTok features bracelets made out of colorful strings, where each color represents a certain mental health disorder. For instance, the purple string represents bulimia, blue is for depression, green represents fasting, red for anorexia, and teal for anxiety or panic disorders.
The meaning of each color goes on, with pink for EDNOS, black or orange for self-harm, yellow for suicidal feelings, and silver for bipolar disorder or other mood disorders. Gold represents schizophrenia, and white beads are included on certain strands for those in recovery or who have recovered.
The Bracelet Project has received a lot of positive feedback from users. Many people appreciate the effort to create a safe space for discussing mental health disorders and breaking the social stigma associated with them. For those who need further help, there are numerous resources available.
