20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.
We're taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge which will see us sitting individually in a 2×2 metre square in a warehouse, alongside 400 other participants, with no talking and no technology for 20 hours! All we have are the essentials: 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. It will be tough - physically, mentally, and emotionally - but it’s a challenge we're taking on to stand in solidarity with those navigating these experiences.So why are we doing this?
We have all been touched in some way by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting.
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).
We're 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.
- 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 equipping them with the knowledge and tools to maintain their mental wellbeing before reaching crisis point.
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, we're always here. Love you all and thanks again!
Thank you to our Sponsors
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David Liang
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Anonymous
You got this!!
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Stephencteh
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Anonymous
i’d like to spend at least two hours with you a hang 😤😤 xoxoxo steph
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Andre A
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Willianto Asalim
All the best 😊
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Anonymous
20 hours of silence speaks volumes. Proud of you, Christie!
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Anonymous
so proud of you christie! you are making a difference in the lives of many <3
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Anonymous
You got this! Proud of you :) x
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Christie Oh
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G & R
Wooo Christie 🙌 You got this!
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Steph
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Cee
Fantastic cause :) we got your back!
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Van
You’re doing what is absolutely necessary and purposeful! xx
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Sharon Kristianto
❤️❤️
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Tesha Christien
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Novi
💕💕💕
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Yy
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Joanne Lin
Proud of you for doing this! Hope this reaches out to many ❤️
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