$1000 reached 💗💪
Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far. I am so grateful for everyone’s support 🥺My why:
I was diagnosed with anxiety at 9 years old and depression at age 13. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster most of my life. As a deep thinker and a deep feeler it’s only now at age 35 I am coming to terms with who and how I am at my core. I’ll probably never have 100% perfect mental health. But with strong depth of feelings comes strong empathy!20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.
I’m taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge which will see me sitting in a 2×2 metre square in a warehouse, alongside 400 other participants, with no talking and no technology for 20 hours. All I’ll have are the essentials I bring with me: a chair, sleeping mat, journal, water, and food. No distractions.
This challenge is a small glimpse into the isolation and struggle that someone with mental health challenges might feel every day. I know it will be tough - physically, mentally, and emotionally - but it’s a challenge I’m taking on to stand in solidarity with those navigating these experiences.So why am I doing this?
We have all been touched in some way by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting.
Structurally, the statistics are still alarming:
- Suicide 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 Challenge to help 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 course
- Expanding 20Talk’s online resources and 60,000+ social media community
- Running large-scale interactive mental health events'
What is Mental Health Maintenance?
Mental Health Maintence (MHM) is a free, one-day workshop designed with industry experts to help individuals better understand and engage with different areas of their wellbeing, as well as learn effective ways to monitor them. MHM is designed to support people by equippig them with the knowledge and tools to maintai their mental wellbeing before reaching crisis point. By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking, this workshop hopes to prevent people from reaching crisis in the first place. To learn more, please visit www.20talk.com.au.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this 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!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Kevin Grice
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Robot Versace
I think it’s honestly so lovely that you’re doing this. Taking the time to raise awareness and support mental health through 20Talk is such a beautiful thing to do..You’re amazing for putting yourself out there for something that can genuinely help people xx
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Greg Cox
Wow.
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Beverley Amos
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Yvonne Pelacchi
Bring it on
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Tara John
You’re amazing, Daisy!
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Jess&vix Northover
You got this :)
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Jodie
Proud of you my Daisinator x
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Daisy Buckley
Mind over matter. You slay this queen!
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Jane
Such a great initiative. And with two kids in that age bracket very close to my heart. Thankyou for doing this, Daisy and best of luck xx
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Mariane
Go Daisyyy!! 💪🏻
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Alanna Williams
You've got this Daisy!
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Darren Puyat
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Bex
You got this hun. Im so proud of you
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You've got this!