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
$322.50
Robert Sheppard
$250
Geoff
$106.75
Jake Clarke
Well done mate
$106.75
Mick Matthews
Incredible mate 👏
$106.75
Ryan
$55.95
Bronwyn Contreras
$55.95
Anonymous
$55.95
Ronan Rose
Good stuff mate
$55.95
Justin Sheppard
$55.95
Anonymous
$55.95
Cathal Quinn
Well done mate
$55.95
Conby
$55.95
Lee & Keah
Good luck, Geoff!
$55.95
J
A good cause, I hope it’s not too tough on the day xx
$55.95
Oggy
Nice work mate. Did this back in March, it’s one hell of an experience!
$55.95
Jess Sheppard
$55.95
Kieron Lawlor
Great cause Geoff, good on you!
$55.95
Jackson Howlett
Great work mate!
$55.95
Cedric
$55.95
Anonymous
Good stuff mate.
$50
Willie Bolger
All the best horse master
$50
Cooper Tilbury
$34.40
Joshua Wood
Great stuff and great cause,best of luck and hope you reach your goal
$28.81
Jeremy Goncalves
$28.81
Helen Moonen
Best wishes! More support for our kids is much needed.
$28.81
David Mclaughlin
$28.81
Damo Cashman
Nice work mate
$28.81
Anonymous
Worthy cause 👍🏼
$28.81
Shane Madden
Incredible effort well done
$25
Brandon Lawrence
$23.81
Conor Cannon
$10
Frank Mastrantonio
$6.20
Well done in volunteering for this good cause.