Sharing of mental health lived experiences while taking ownership of their mental health journeys.
Being empowered through supporting and holding space for peers in recovery.
Creating a safe space where they feel comfortable in sharing ways to apply coping strategies and resources.
It Starts With You is a mental health resource by Resilience Collective (RC) that chronicles the recovery journeys of peers or persons with lived experience of a mental health condition. It showcases authentic and personal narratives from peers on how they took that first step to seek help and find support despite having to face their mental health struggles.
The sharings that you see on this resource showcases how the RC community can support you through mental health recovery. By walking alongside each other, our community members have embodied authenticity and vulnerability through:
Sharing of mental health lived experiences while taking ownership of their mental health journeys.
Being empowered through supporting and holding space for peers in recovery.
Creating a safe space where they feel comfortable in sharing ways to apply coping strategies and resources.
No one is alone in recovery. Hear from our peers as they share what happened and when, how they sought help, and from who. Through their stories of hope and resilience, we hope persons-at-risk or newly diagnosed peers will be inspired to make that pivotal decision and start on their personal recovery journeys. You can help someone to take that first step!
RC would not exist without our passionate community members. These members have taken that first step to share their own experiences in the hope of supporting others in their mental health struggles. They also acknowledge the persons in their life who are integral in walking them alongside their recovery journeys. Listen and follow our peers on how they have each forge a resilient identity despite facing mental health challenges while harnessing their mental health lived experiences to support peers in recovery.
Harnessing their mental health lived experiences using self-created illustrations, photographs, and videos, our community has chronicled their mental health challenges in the hopes of inspiring others to come forward to seek help and find support. Let’s hear from our community members!
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@resiliencecollective Embracing the Journey: A Day in the Life of Hazel 🌼 Hello✨ here’s a glimpse into my world, navigating the ups and downs of life with mental health challenges. 🌧️ But guess what? I’m not alone, and neither are you 💖 Find out how she found her support system that has kept her going, and head to the link in bio to be part of this wholesome community 👑🌟 ✨️ Give a like to show your support for Hazel and the RC community! #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthtiktoks #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthwarrior #resiliencecollectivesg #fyp #foryou #edutok #tiktoksg #mentalhealth #selfcare #motivation #health
♬ original sound – Resilience Collective – Resilience Collective
@resiliencecollective 🌞 Embrace the Unexpected! During Caroline’s internship with Resilience Collective, She said, “I found it endearing when persons in recovery are willing to be patient with one another, as they gain strength in recovery.” Come and see what my journey of self-discovery is like, and this might be just what you are looking for! #mentalhealthawareness #resiliencecollectivesg #tiktoksg #edutok #internships #foryou #fyp #learningisfun #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #peersupport #students #viral #intern #job #career
♬ LIMITS THE SKY – Mpax
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@resiliencecollective Embracing the Journey: A Day in the Life of Hazel 🌼 Hello✨ here’s a glimpse into my world, navigating the ups and downs of life with mental health challenges. 🌧️ But guess what? I’m not alone, and neither are you 💖 Find out how she found her support system that has kept her going, and head to the link in bio to be part of this wholesome community 👑🌟 ✨️ Give a like to show your support for Hazel and the RC community! #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthtiktoks #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthwarrior #resiliencecollectivesg #fyp #foryou #edutok #tiktoksg #mentalhealth #selfcare #motivation #health
♬ original sound – Resilience Collective – Resilience Collective
@resiliencecollective 🌞 Embrace the Unexpected! During Caroline’s internship with Resilience Collective, She said, “I found it endearing when persons in recovery are willing to be patient with one another, as they gain strength in recovery.” Come and see what my journey of self-discovery is like, and this might be just what you are looking for! #mentalhealthawareness #resiliencecollectivesg #tiktoksg #edutok #internships #foryou #fyp #learningisfun #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #peersupport #students #viral #intern #job #career
♬ LIMITS THE SKY – Mpax
“Seeing other members show up for one another, even during their
low periods, fills me with confidence. And the connections I’ve built
have really added warmth and colour to my social circle”
– Zen Lin
“Being part of the community is a real strength towards
greater realisation of the ups and downs in the mental health recovery journey
that one may face at different points in time, as recovery is a constantly evolving journey”
– Dinusha T. Jayawardene.
“I have volunteered and participated in initiatives by RC. These initiatives
have shed light on the how different individuals perceive recovery and has
help me to see my recovery as a unique and personal lifelong endeavour”
– Xiu Wen
“Seeing other members show up for one another, even during their
low periods, fills me with confidence. And the connections I’ve built
have really added warmth and colour to my social circle”
– Zen Lin
“Being part of the community is a real strength towards
greater realisation of the ups and downs in the mental health recovery journey
that one may face at different points in time, as recovery is a constantly evolving journey”
– Dinusha T. Jayawardene.
“I have volunteered and participated in initiatives by RC. These initiatives
have shed light on the how different individuals perceive recovery and has
help me to see my recovery as a unique and personal lifelong endeavour”
– Xiu Wen