20Hours for 20Talk
Hello!
My amazing mum and I have signed up to take part in the 20 Hours for 20Talk challenge this June. For 20 hours, we will be sitting in a 2x2 metre space in a warehouse alongside hundreds of strangers. No talking and no technology. Just a chair, a sleeping mat, food, water, and a journal. 0 distractions.
We first came across the organisation online and started chatting about whether we could actually do it. Those who know us personally know that we LOVE to talk and fill up a lot of our time doing so…
Beyond the personal test, we’re doing this to raise money and awareness for youth mental health, which is an incredibly important cause and one very close to us.
We each need to raise $1,000 to take part. Thank you so much in advance for any support - big or small, it truly makes a difference 💛
Elvi xx
Some more context...
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!
Absolutely love this, raising money for such a great cause!!