20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.
I’m taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge which will see me sitting in a 2×2 metre square in a warehouse, alongside 400 other participants, with no talking and no technology for 20 hours. All I’ll have are the essentials I bring with me: a chair, sleeping mat, journal, water, and food. No distractions.
This challenge is a small glimpse into the isolation and struggle that someone with mental health challenges might feel every day. I know it will be tough - physically, mentally, and emotionally - but it’s a challenge I’m taking on to stand in solidarity with those navigating these experiences.So why am I doing this?
We have all been touched in some way by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting.
Structurally, the statistics are still alarming:
- Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people aged 15-44.
- Only 2% of mental health funding goes towards prevention (Mental Health Commission 2022).
I’m completing the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge to help turn these statistics around. Your contribution goes towards 20Talk’s relatable prevention campaigns. They are a mental health charity that makes education cool and accessible, for young people by young people. Your generous donations go towards:
- Every $120 puts a young person through a one-day Mental Health Maintenance course
- Expanding 20Talk’s online resources and 60,000+ social media community
- Running large-scale interactive mental health events'
What is Mental Health Maintenance?
Mental Health Maintence (MHM) is a free, one-day workshop designed with industry experts to help individuals better understand and engage with different areas of their wellbeing, as well as learn effective ways to monitor them. MHM is designed to support people by equippig them with the knowledge and tools to maintai their mental wellbeing before reaching crisis point. By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking, this workshop hopes to prevent people from reaching crisis in the first place. To learn more, please visit www.20talk.com.au.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for donating to the cause. Hopefully this small challenge can help change someone’s life.
If you ever need to chat, I’m always here. Love you all and thanks again!
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Jesse Pateman
Go Steph 🤩🤩🥰🥰🤩🤩
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Vanessa W
Great initiative ❤️ Go well x
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Anonymous
Thank you for supporting those who often stay silent. Love you 🤍
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Cecil Loomg
See you on Saturday.
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Wheeler
Well done Steph xx
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Trevor Brannan
Great effort!
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Kate B
Go Steph! 🤫💪🏻
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Anonymous
Well done Jane, a v imcause!
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Sari Bennett
Thankyou for doing this important work xxx
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Chris Morwitzer
Good on you Jane..exceptional cause that definitely needs the attention your bringing to it!!!👊👊👊
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Kirsty Munro
What a way to acknowledge a momentous time of loss and repair. I will be there with you in spirit, bravo darling heart x
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Gemma
Best of luck Jane, such a worthy cause xxx
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Jeanette
Good luck, Steph.
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Clark-hanrahan Family
Mental health touches so many lives. Thank you for being a voice for such an important cause. x
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Pam M
well done
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Kirsten And Mike
Cheering you all the way🤗
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Mohi
I think a big sleep in is in order, may your dreams get you through the 20 hours
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Alyce Ritchie
A great cause 👏🏼 🥰
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Go Aunty Michelle! 🩷💓
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🤐😘
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Vino Ramasamy
Sending virtual support and love - go girl!!
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An amazing cause JK💞
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Di & Russ
Well done Steph 👏 Such an important cause to be raising funds for!
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Muriel Morwitzer
What and admiral cause you are supporting
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Neroli Carlton
All the best Step.
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James Stringer
Love what you’re doing Jane! ❤️
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Sue Byrne
Awesome ♥️
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Hilary Metcalfe
Go Team, can't wait to hear all about it when its over.
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Anonymous
Yay
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Lynda Donovan
You are inspiring Steph. Well done. xx
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Sandee Lippiatt
Shhh 🤫 🫶🏼💕
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Anonymous
A powerful, contemplative way to shine a light in shadows JB. Much love and support from T + C
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A great cause xx
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Go Steph 🩷
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Justine Rosen
Wonderful cause. Wonderful you. Take some multicoloured pens for company 😘
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Brandie Kate
Great stuff lovee 🥰🎈💙💙xx
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Kristy Robinson
Go team! Such an important issue, thank you for doing this 🙏
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Kate Sutton
Go girl xxx good on you
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Brigid Terry
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Annnie Bourgault
You are an inspiration. Go team! xxx
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Pj Robinson
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Chris Morgan
Embracing the challenge always. Proud of you. Xx
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Jane Kerr
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Good luck!
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Anonymous
Good luck aunty Michelle this is great. Looking forward to seeing you the next day 🤪
Love you babe.