Charis Postmus

Charis is taking on the 20Talk Challenge

I have first hand experience on how isolating and frightening it can be to have a silent battle in your own mind… and I know my story isn’t unique. 

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

In order to raise funds for mental health charity 20Talk, I'm going to participate in the March 28 event,  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 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?

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. Funds raised 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

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.

Remember, even if you feel alone…you’re not alone in how you feel. Reaching out to one another is the most courageous thing we can do for ourselves.