Throughout my 10 year journey with this condition, I’ve been extremely lucky to be surrounded by so many generous, kind and supportive people that have helped and encouraged me through numerous tough days. Their support granted me the opportunity to learn, develop and refine a variety of useful tools and techniques to implement on a daily basis that support my mental wellbeing and are there for me to lean on when things aren’t so good. Many of these skills have changed my life beyond words, and for that I am forever grateful.
On the 28th of March I will be sitting by myself in a 2x2 meter square for 20 hours, in complete silence with nothing but a drink bottle, a journal and my thoughts. However, I will never feel alone. I will be surrounded by a community of people who all want to do their part to support the youth of today and there is something extremely powerful in that.
What I love about 20Talk is their focus on preventative mental health support. Their goal is to empower and educate young people, while providing lifelong skills, strategies and knowledge relating to mental health and wellbeing to guide them as they navigate life’s challenges. All while dismantling the negative stigma surrounding mental health.
In the world we currently live, mental health support for our youth has never been more important. So please, if you can donate to this wonderful cause, any amount big or small will go a long way.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart and if you ever need to chat, I’m always here.
Much love, Cassie
Some more information from 20Talk..
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 to my Sponsors
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Fusion Electrical Wa
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Dude, great message. You are an incredible person & whether you’re aware of it or not you bring a quiet happiness & power to those around you
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Michael Smart
Love you 🥰
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Gary & Jane
Go Cassandra!
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Dave And Beth
great job Cassie, from Dave and Beth
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Tessa Dempster
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Mick
💪💪
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Gabbi
Great work Cas. Love you ❤️
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Georgia
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Valen Hunter
You’re an incredible human being 🩵 sending you so much love xx
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Lauren Johnston
Well done Cass xx
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Bec
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Cassandra Smart
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Dionne Butcher
So proud of you x Dee
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Alec
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Veronica
So proud of you! Well done xx
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Chloe
Thank you for our open conversations, space you create and love you spread. You’re magic 💗
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Caz Smart
So proud of you xx
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Michaela
Absolutely no doubts in the wonderful and huge things you are capable of. Love you x
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Sian Davey
Big love to you Cass! Amazing
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Chloe Altmann
So excited for you to do this. I’ve wanted to do this for a long time and you are inspiring me to give it a go on the next 20hoursfor20talk challenge. Lot of love xx
I love the journey you are on. So proud of you darling 🥰