I’m raising funds for mental health charity 20Talk by taking on the challenge of sitting in a 2 metre square box for 20 hours with no technology and no talking. This challenge will be a small look into the struggles of mental health. I will my thoughts, a journal and a comfort to sit on, maybe a squishmallow for moral support!
Why?
Because we have all been touched in some way or another by the dark, lonely and confronting reality of mental health. Structurally, the statistics are still alarming..
- Suicide still 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 to atleast TRY turn these statistics around. Any 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 cours
- Expanding 20Talk's online resources and 60,000+ social media community
- Running large-scale interactive mental health events
By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma and encouraging professional help-seeking we are preventing people from getting people into crisis in the first place.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post and for donating to the cause. Hopefully this small challenge can help change someone’s life.
If you ever need to chat, please reach out to me. I was born to listen. Love you all!
