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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Matt Young
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Jeantte Merrin
Good luck from mum, dad ( Nanpa ) and nan x x
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Tammie
Be brave. I’m proud of you girls.
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Mat & Becca
Go Chels! Very proud of you xx
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Christie And George
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Colleen And James Strider
You got this!
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Phil Giancola
Good job jesse
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Carolyn Mechielsen
Go girl! Awesome charity ! Love dad and Carolyn
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Corrie Hellema
Well done sweetheart
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Aaron
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Indigo Money
Enjoy the peace and quiet! Good on you for supporting such a worthy cause.
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Tristin Cartwright
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Em And Al
Good luck and enjoy the peace.
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Fiona Doherty
Awesome cause. Best of luck to you all.
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Alvina Walker
Well done, gang! Thank you for doing this for such a worthy cause xxx
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Geo Gavril
Good luck! IF IS SOMEONE WHO COULD DO THIS, ITS YOU! ❤️🙏
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A. Net & U. Pete
You go girl. Luv ya.🥰
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Tracey Hennessey
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Erica Trotter
Go Jade!
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Francis Cammiade
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Dustin Nielson
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Anne Watson
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Nikki Stubing
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Wendy Schrandt
We love you Chelsea ❤️❤️
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Cecile
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Lateah Derry
Go Jade and Tam! 🥳 Impressed with the dedication!
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Anonymous
absolutely slay
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Angel Carpenter
I have the up most faith in you... you'll learn sign language quickly 😂
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Jalal Jordan
Proud of you Jesse. Love you
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Colleen Crump
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Meg
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Sonja Park
I once witnessed our teacher cover your mouth with duck tape to stop you from talking. Maybe try this approach? I believe in you though ❤️
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Jkrjh
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Simon Campbell
Congratulations for working on such an important challenge.
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Michelle Gifford
Xxxx
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Anonymous
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Kylie Schneider
You got this!!! Xx
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Wei Kim
Great cause ❤️ and no shushing required- have fun guys!
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Anonymous
Good luck, may the program bring great relief to the teenagers in distress and need. Blessings.
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Jenny Bell
Wishing you all the best for this challenge. You can do it. Jenny 😀😀😀😀
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Emelia Quinones
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Kate Lamb
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Cherene Richardson
Good luck 🤞
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Susanne Nielson
Best wishes Jade. It is a cause affecting us all. Thanks grandkids 😜 From Dusty s mum
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Francine Jackson
Go Jade!
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Sara Zohdy
Proud of you & Good luck 😄
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Alicia G
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Kate Hedley
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Jane Crowley
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Sarah Coppin
Supporting a great cause. Good luck Tam! ❤️
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Rebecca Dunstan
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Jessica Baker
I'm looking forward to not hearing about it 🤣🤣🤣
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Marshall Rear
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Regina Eccleston-wirth
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Penny Gilbert
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Peta
Go Ladies you are amazing what a great cause ❤️❤️
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Sarah
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