As author Brad Meltzer famously said, “Everyone you meet is engaged in a battle you are ignorant of.” Always be kind. Though Zachary Dereniovschi has elevated this idea to a new level, it is still a notion worth adhering to.
Zachary is a Canadian motivational speaker who is enrolled at the University of Sydney’s medical program in Australia. Zach experienced his own “personal breaking point” during the COVID-19 pandemic. He started the Mental Health Movement because he wanted to find a method to let others know they are not alone in their problems with conditions like anxiety and despair.
His sign says, “If you’re feeling heartbroken or empty, hug me,” and it’s remarkable how many total strangers seek him out for assistance in one of his videos. Zach is growing his following on Instagram and TikTok as he pursues his goal of changing people’s lives one hug at a time.
