Mental Health Awareness on TikTok
If you’re on social media, you’ve probably come across Elyse Myers, the 28-year-old comedian and entrepreneur, who has garnered over four million followers on TikTok. She’s also a content creator, life coach, writer, singer, web developer and mother of an 18-month-old son.
Using TikTok as a platform, Myers has risen from the ashes of the early days of the viral video app to become one of the most talked about creators on the platform. While her content isn’t for everyone, she’s a great example of what makes TikTok a great platform for sharing and learning.
Her earliest video, “Elyse’s first date,” went viral. It’s a two-and-a-half minute video of her having a horrible time on a date. After she was asked to go to the other person’s house, she made the mistake of leaving his wallet behind. Not only did she fail to return the wallet, but she also left the room without kissing the other person. The end result is a good story, but also a bad one.
Unlike most creators, Myers has a full-time job, so her ability to create and post a great video isn’t a given. Although she’s been known to shoot videos in the middle of the night, her production process isn’t the quickest. In fact, it takes about an hour to edit a single minute of her content. As a result, she’s been able to turn down 99% of brand partnerships that came her way. That’s not to say that she doesn’t like a nice gift, though. Some of her favorite merchandise has been emblazoned with catchy slogans, such as “It’s All About You.”
Elyse’s “worst first date” video isn’t just a good story, it’s also a great way to educate viewers about the value of mental health. While Myers’ content isn’t for everyone, her approach to educating others about mental health has won over fans. This week, she encouraged her followers to seek out medication for mental health issues, which is one of the best ways to support people in need. During Mental Health Awareness Month, she shared an example of her most popular video, and reminded her fans to seek help.
Besides her videos and content, Myers has built her own web development firm. With her success on TikTok, she’s decided to stop being a sidekick and make a name for herself. At her company, she offers services such as SEO, marketing, and web design. In addition to TikTok, she’s launched a podcast and writing a book.
One of the things she has learned from being a TikTok celebrity is that it’s OK to be silly. Her videos often feature humorous stories that don’t seem to make sense, but they do. A few years ago, her videos sparked the interest of actor Leslie Jones. They’ve also gotten the attention of pop star Reese Witherspoon, who has dueted one of her videos.
The best thing about TikTok is that it’s a platform that lets the people talk. And it can be used to create a community for people to share their stories and support each other.