Chloé Oestreich

Mental health support is deeply personal to me. For those of you who know me, I lost my ex-partner James of eight years in 2017. That experience showed me firsthand how critical it is that we prioritise mental health care and remove the stigma around seeking help. 

No one should have to struggle alone, and too many people don’t get the support they need until it’s too late. 

That’s why I’m taking on this challenge, to honor James and to help ensure that others have access to the resources, understanding, and compassion that can make all the difference. Every contribution helps build a world where mental health is treated with the importance it deserves.

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.

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 an open ear, I’m always here. Much love, Chloé