Why am I doing this?
Mental health has always mattered to me, but over the past year it has become something that feels much closer to home.
Like many people, I’ve had times when things have been harder than they appeared from the outside. These experiences have given me a greater appreciation for how important it is to talk about mental health, to have people who are willing to listen, and to make sure support is there when people need it.
That’s why I’ve decided to take on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge this December.
I’ll spend 20 hours in silence, without my phone or the usual distractions, raising funds and awareness for youth mental health. It feels like a meaningful way to take something that has become important to me personally and use it to help others.
I’ve set myself a fundraising goal of $1,000, and I’d be incredibly grateful for any support along the way.
Every donation, share or conversation can make a difference. 💛
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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Robbie And Sherredan Maher
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Fiona Martin
Good luck Adele. You are so awesome for doing this.Miss you and your beautiful family.
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Janette Morris
Best wishes Adele
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Dad
will b thinking of u adele
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Annabel
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Elle
Good luck Adele
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Nigel & Marni Mant
Best wishes Adele in all your endeavours
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Linda Cheing
good work adele
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Andrew Johnson
Go Adele!! Amazing way to raise awareness.
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Diana Agius
Good on you Adele
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Bronwyn
You go girl
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El
You got this girl
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Nikki Keane
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Jess Kh.
Go Adele, good on you!!!
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Travis
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Wendy Forbes Perera
A very small donation towards your challenge. We have all gone through mental illness at one time in our lives. Great work
You wonderful human! We love you xx