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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Willie And Pauline
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Jonathan Grove
You’re a weapon Karmin. It will be a quiet Perth night that night
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Nauti Buoy Marine
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Marissa Forbes
Go KT!!!!
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Kayne Vague
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Taylor
20 hours of silent KT, huh? Gonna be a splendid day. (Jk - you go girl!)
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Kammo
Lub u dar
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Emily
Go Karmin!
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Hanna Young
Amazing work!
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Rob
Good Luck!
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Bobo
Go Kaz
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Hughies Frothdoggs
Youve always been able to do anything you set your mind too. It’s amazing that you do for others
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Aaron Salter
Good luck Kazza
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Fern Williams
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Felicity
Incredible Karmen, cheering you on ❤️ xx
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Ash & Chris Pano
Amazing work girl 🙏🏼 good luck xxx
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Dale Walker
Great cause
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Cass
Good luck my lady friend! You got this, you might even secretly enjoy not hearing your name for 20hrs. Love you
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Juds
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Erin Hanford
Love you legend! You are always so supportive of everyone else and now it's time for us to support YOU! xxx
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Mat Walker
Good one ya mate!
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Riss
Go superstar!!!!!🙌🏼💪🏼🩷
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Helene Planting
A heart of gold and a mind of steel, not many I know would or could do something like this! Will be with you in spirit 🌟🌟🌟
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Jaimee Neale
🫶🏽🫶🏽
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Verity
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Sam & Jules
Tough challenge, good luck!
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Bec Pearce
Proud of you my love! X
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Great Cause KT x