What is TikTok’s Bracelet project? What does Bracelet Project mean?

In recent weeks, TikTok has seen the Bracelet Project become a popular trend. Let’s take a look at what the trend means and the associated colors.

TikTok hosts the most recent trends, challenges, and viral videos. It’s often the first place where certain content becomes popular before it spreads to other social media platforms.

Many TikTok users have been raving about the Bracelet project, but what’s it all about? Here’s what you need to know.

What is TikTok’s Bracelet project?

The Bracelet project on TikTok aims to raise awareness about mental illness and start an online conversation about mental health.

The trend was created to assist people suffering from certain disorders and make them feel less alone.

The Bracelet Project was not made on TikTok. Searches about the project link back at other platforms, Wattpad and Tumblr that were created a few years ago.

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10, which may explain why people are interested in learning more about mental health care.

The International Day is recognised by World Health Organization (WHO).and calls for awareness about issues that remain a stigma in certain countries.

The Bracelet project has a similar goal. People wear bracelets made from colorful strings, where each color represents a mental health disorder.

Meaning of colors

The Bracelet Project is colored according to a specific mental disorder or issue that people have had to deal with.

The purple string is for people who struggle with bulimia. Blue is for depression. Green is fasting. Anorexia is red. Teal is anxiety.

EDNOS (eating disorder that is not otherwise specified), is pink. Self-harm, on the other hand, is black or orange. Yellow threads signify suicidal feelings.

The color silver corresponds to bipolar disorder, or other mood disorders, and the color gold is schizophrenia.

White beads can be added to certain strands by those who have been cured or are currently in recovery.

Users love trend and where to go for more help

Many users have expressed their appreciation for the trend, which has helped to spread awareness about mental healthcare and broken the stigma associated with disorders.

“I think the Bracelet Project is really cool,”One user SubmittedUnder a TikTok Video

Another comment: “You are not alone if you are reading this,”When someone else was added: “You are not alone never forget that.”

Call the Samaritans free at 116 123 to talk to someone if you feel affected by the issues in this article. They can also be reached by email at[email protected]or visitsamaritans.orgto find your nearest branch in the UK. For more information about Samaritans in the USA, visit Samaritans USA.

For assistance with crisis texting, call 800-273-TALK (8255), and/or text 741741. Americans can call or text 988 for help and support.

You or someone you know may need support. There are many UK-based helplines for eating disorders. Beat can be contacted at 0808 801 0677 while Mind’s contact number is 0300 123 3393.
If you are based outside the USA, call NEDA at 800 931-2237.

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