my fight for mental health
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.
I myself have been struggling for a long time with my mental health, on the 6th of March I reach my breaking point and tried to take my own life. I am very lucky and incredibly grateful it didn't work out and I am still here today. this past month I have been working on getting back on my feet and while I still have some way to go, I am doing a lot better. I now want to use this challenge not only to raise awareness but as a form of self-reflection.
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!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$263.75
Mum
$126.62
Pauline Mazoudier
You are a beautiful, strong, vibrant young woman. We are all here to support you and we all love you.
$100
Jemma & Kat
Smashing it Em! We’re proud of you! - Jemma & Kat 💕
$88.88
George
You are loved in abundance. You are thought of in abundance. And you will receive love and abundance in all forms. I'm proud of you Em. Your tenacity and strength is truly something I admire and am constantly inspired by. Love you ❤️

$54.12
Glen
I’m so proud of you for doing this
$54.12
Gary & Lea
Very proud of you
$50
Caity
Go Emily! Proud of you bro 💖
$27.81
Kellie Carmody
$27.81
Georgie Murray
Proud of you Em, love you lots xx
$25
Katlin
Good luck Em
Love you precious daughter, always!!!