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
$250
Anthony Zibara
$136.89
Stella
You are amazing Mamo! Thank you for raising awareness.
$106.12
Mja Carpentey And Maintenance
$106.12
Corey And Jono
Onya gorgeous 💪
$100
Scott Duncombe
You being quiet for 20hrs. Unheard of !!! Well done and good like. I’ll message you every 2hrs. Hahaha.
$54.84
Wendy Burnett
$54.84
Livi Pope
Go placidly amid the noise and haste. Remember what peace there may be in silence. X
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Kate Campbell
Such a worthy cause! Proud of you xx
$54.84
Sexy Joe
Good work
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Melissa Mcintyre
Proud x
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Alexis Tyrrell
What an incredible cause!
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Danelle
Wow Bianca, giving your time, energy and voice to raise awareness and support mental health is truly inspiring. Wishing you all the best as you take this on. You’ve got this!
$50
Michael Henry
$40
Jade Attard
From sis x
$39.32
Mamat
Such a good cause Bee
$33.87
Ryan
You are an amazing woman Bianca, proud of you, also if you pull this off of no talking… then you can do anything 😝
$28.43
Danielle Joseoh
On ya B 🫶
$28.43
Kristi Hill
Proud of the beautiful human you are! Sorry its not much but I hope it helps <3
$28.43
Nikki O’brien
$28.43
James Cass
$28.43
Marianne
$28.43
Joseph Mamo
Good work Bianca unfortunately last year I lost my best friend Chris to suicide!! I just cannot get over his death
$28.43
Kelly Hollis
You’re amazing!! Good luck 🤗✨🪄
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Charlie Cook
$28.43
Paul Uno
Thank you Bianca for donating your precious time into this very valuable initiative.
$28.43
Cheryl Pope
Good on you Girl xo
$23.50
Annick
Goodluck Bee 🐝
$23.50
Kelly Inu
Amazing!! Good luck 🌻
$20
Jade Allen
Proud of you xo
$11.80
Hayley Bennett
You’re spectacular bee 🐝
$11.80
Natalie Hodges
$10
Prudence
❤️
$10
Jo Hansen
I’m sorry it’s not much at all but please know I think it’s a wonderful thing you’re doing to support such an important cause xx
That’s all.