Jade

My why

This March, I’ll be taking part in a 20-hour silent challenge, where I’ll be surrounded by strangers, disconnected from my phone, and forced to confront my own emotions without any distractions. It’s going to be an intense, raw experience that will test my mental strength in ways I can’t yet predict. The silence will serve as a powerful reminder of how easy it can be to feel isolated, especially when dealing with mental health struggles.

Inspired by my own journey with postpartum depression (PPD) and my daughter’s mental health battles, this fundraiser is about breaking that silence and encouraging others to speak up, seek help, and find support. Mental health issues don’t need to be faced alone, and together, we can create a community that fosters understanding, compassion, and healing.

Your donation will support mental health awareness and provide resources for those who need it most, especially for future generations. Thank you for your support in helping make a lasting impact.

Helping young people self reflect and get the tools to tackle life's challenges.

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. 

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!