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 my Sponsors
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Anonymous
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Rebecca
You’ve got this!!!! So proud of you!
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Jan
What an effort for mental health! We are very proud of you Kendell 😘😘
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Chrystie Flint
You got this mate... 20hrs of silence ...oosh it's a big ask. Proud of you! You have given so much and still have so much more to offer the world. Take this time for you x
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Lia Nicholson
Congrats on raising so much for a wonderful cause. I wish you the best of luck on completing your 20 hours. You're a good egg.
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Bullseye Stock & Feed
Great work Kendall
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Tosh Wigley
So excited your doing this mate!!!! Growth growth growth!!! 💜
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Rachael Wilsher-saa
Have a great experience Bones. Happy to support you. :)
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Bec I
Make sure to bring lots of creative colours for those journal entries. Very proud of you taking on this challenge.
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Elisa
Ciao bella! See you soon
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Kat
Good luck Bones, super proud of you!!
