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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Matt Carter
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Sharon Bourne
Good luck Freya ! Great cause too ! xxx
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Tony Doyle
Good for you and have fun! Amelia Tony and Izzy xxx
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Joe
Shhhhhh
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Gk
dearest Frey, I’m so very proud of you for doing such a big challenge and raising money for a wonderful charity. You’ve got this girly, love you🤍
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Niall O’donnell
Good luck Freya! 👏
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Carl Bourne
Hope this is enough xx
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Carl Bourne
Here’s a bit more xxx
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Izzy
Good Luck Freya! What an amazing cause.
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Sophie
This is amazing Freya! Proud of you 💞
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Jem J
So proud of you!!! You’ve got this and what an amazing cause 💗💗💗
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Luke Bourne
Well done 👏! X
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Taz Bourne
Well done Freya! 👏
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Jack Moss
Wow - this is incredible and for such a good cause!
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Jason Bourne
Good luck….i can’t keep quiet for 5mins without filling the silence with my rubbish. Jx
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Jane Inskip
Good luck Freya
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Toni Ilsley
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Sue Staunton
Well done - really look forward to hearing how you get on.
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Pauline Doyle
Silence is golden Freya. X
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Libby Ward
What a challenge Freya. You’re amazing, good luck xxx
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Millie Bown
Go on Frey!!
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Holli Rice-white
Inspiring!! <3
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Jack W
Good luck, absolute hero x
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Luca Page
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Sam Oakley
Let’s go Freya!! I think you should make this a weekly or maybe even a daily thing… Good luck you’ll smash it!
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Darcie
Good luck! :)
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Harriet Timmins
Rounding you up to the target !!!!!! So proud of you xxxx
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Yas
Well done!! :)
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Ellie
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Claire Brown
Go girly 💖
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Marah
On a backpacking budget right now, but I love this project! You go girl, you’re so inspiring! Sending you a hug, marah x
Good luck Freya🤐X