India Richardson

India is taking on the 20-hour challenge to support youth mental health and raise awareness about the importance of prevention.

Why I’m doing this

Through my life I have witnessed many people around me struggle with mental health.

I feel especially passionate about disadvantaged youth who are unable to access resources that may help them.

The money I raise in the fundraiser goes directly into the charity that is providing support like this.

I also believe this challenge will be good for my personal development, as I have suffered with anxiety for 12 years. I know how debilitating panic attacks & anxiety can be for people as I’ve witnessed it & experienced it firsthand.

To be alone with my thoughts for 20 hours will help me to connect with the parts of me that are hidden by my anxiety, & give an insight to the isolation that people struggle with everyday.

All help is very much appreciated ⭐️🤍

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!

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Mum

So proud of you Indi 💕

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You are such an amazing person Indi, thank you for doing this.💚💚

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You got this Ps just remember if you fail I will hold it over your head forever (jk) good luck

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you are amazing <3

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Go queen!

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so proud of you for this!!🤍

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This is amazing girl!