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Lisa Chan pulled herself back from the brink of despair when she realised how much family meant to her. Since then, she has used her online platforms — which includes a 41 thousand followers on TikTok — to advocate self-acceptance and better mental health. In many of her videos, her "co-star" is her father, Mr Chan Heng Kay, whose unassuming demeanour and unwavering support for his daughter has endeared him to her followers. Lisa's story has even been referenced in parliament, during a debate on mental health. Lisa and her father share how their relationship healed and grew through Lisa's mental health journey.
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