Chevii-Jay Clarke

My Why

After experiencing first hand  the importance of looking after our mental health and the overwhelming support I received last year, I will be participating in 20Talk again on the 28th of March.  Just me, a 2 metre square and my thoughts. No talking and no technically. 20Talk is a mental health charity that helps young adults with relatable tools and skills to tackle life’s challenges. 

I’m seeking donations again and would appreciate anything you are able to contribute to the cause. Last year I raised $3554.68 and it would mean the world to me if we could achieve this again! Xx

Why - Mental health has always been a thing I value, not just with myself but the people around me. I sadly and unexpectedly said goodbye to a longtime friend in 2023 due to this exact reason. This highlighted the importance of looking out for yourself and others. Life is a challenge and not meant to be easy. 

We adapt to old habits very quickly and 20 talk helped me break these patterns temporarily, I think it is amazing to see the overwhelming amount of support people receive in there everyday life and by completing this challenge I want to encourage this.

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!