Brodie

Helping young people self reflect and get the tools to tackle life's challenges.

In order to raise funds for mental health charity 20Talk, I'm going to take 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 day of someone struggling with mental health. All I will have is my own thoughts, a journal and a chair to sit on.

So why am I doing this?

We have all been touched in some way or another by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting. 

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 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 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, I’m always here. Love you all and thanks again!

Brodie’s 20 Hours for 20Talk

To raise funds for the mental health charity 20Talk, I’m taking on the challenge of sitting in a 2-metre square box for 20 hours without technology or talking. This challenge offers a small glimpse into the struggles faced by those living with mental health challenges. All I’ll have are my thoughts, a journal, and a chair to sit on.

Why am I doing this?

Suicide is still the leading cause of death for young people aged 15–44, yet only 2% of mental health funding goes toward prevention (Mental Health Commission, 2022). I’m raising awareness to help turn these alarming statistics around.

This project is particularly close to my heart as it focuses on suicide prevention and breaking the stigma, especially for men, around asking for help. There is immense strength and power in admitting, "It’s okay not to be okay."

Personally, I know how hard it can be to slow down, sit with your thoughts, and face inner darkness. While this challenge will push me outside my comfort zone, it’s nothing compared to the helplessness some people feel when they’re battling mental health struggles. But here’s the truth: you’re never truly helpless. There’s always a way to seek support and find tools, resources, and people who care.

Your generous donations go toward the following:

• Every $120 funds a young person’s spot in a one-day Mental Health Maintenance course.
• Expanding 20Talk’s online resources and their 60,000+ social media community.
• Running large-scale interactive mental health events to reach more young people.

By improving mental health literacy, removing stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking, we can prevent people from reaching crisis points in the first place.

Thank you for reading, donating, and supporting this cause. This small challenge could help change someone’s life.

If you ever need to talk, I’m here for you—day or night. Together, we can hold space for those who need it most.

With gratitude,
Brodie