Why I am doing this?
To support this charity for youth mental health means a lot to me.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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Mohammed Ballal
Go B
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Reena Patel
Great initiative. All the best x
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Andrew
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Anonymous
Well done you!!
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Kcl
Go Briony xx
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Kirsten
Good luck B! 💜
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Lisa Ritchie
You have got this!
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Good Luck
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Good luck xx
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Eko Haryanto
Go...go...go....Good luck Briony, you can make it
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Kristy Cliff
Proud of you Bx
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Leigh Archer
Thanks for inviting me to be a part of this pursuit. Well done.
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Christopher Wall
Have fun, but quietly.
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Marie Condon
Amazing challenge. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the experience and such a great cause to fundraise for.
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Kiarn
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Rebecca Moore
Awesome feat Love ya x
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Shazzy
You go girl!!
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Samantha Grey
Great cause, proud to support you x
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All the best!
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Robert Fisk
Good luck.
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Dorothy Mcbride
Just keep going B. You are wonderful!!!❤️
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Excellent initiative
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Good luck 🗣️
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Well done xx
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Well done
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