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 $300 puts a young person through a two-day Mental Health First Aid course
- 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
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Fernie
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Andrew
Great cause Josh. One that resonates. I get it.
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Mark Barker
You are a legend mate.
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Jamie
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Kimberley Valentine
Well done Josh :)
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C W
All the best Josh, I admire what you’re doing. Thank you for showing our kids what true life is about.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
You got this Joshua Tree
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Jamie Wilson
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Leanne Wilson
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Robert Blackstock
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Sandra Farrer-smith
Great work Josh!
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Michael Barbaro
I'm so very proud of you Josh. I will support you in any way I can. You've got this mate.
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Jb
Love your work dude!
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Paul Lynch
Great cause JMan
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Paul
Nice one
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Annette
Good luck Josh
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Anonymous
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Damo
Great cause. All the best Josh
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Shirley Tan
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Michelle L
Amazing Josh! Good luck :)
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Jeff Smith
Great idea and great cause. Good onya Josh
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Alex Bronze
Great cause Josh, good luck you’ve got this.
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Julie
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John And Elaine Pearson
Great cause
