Why am I doing this challenge?
Youth mental health has touched just about everyone I know, in varying degrees.
I believe more work needs to be done in educating not only young people, but their families, educators and health care workers to better support the mental health crisis we are experiencing as a community, a nation and world wide.
I want to raise awareness for the importance of charity organisations like 20talk that are working tirelessly to improve people's experience of ill mental health. This charity in particular provide what they call "mental health maintenance" training for young people. This training is free thanks to donations we raise. The program differs from a lot of others out there designed around crisis support. This maintenance training provides young people with tools and knowledge to support their mental well-being, before it becomes a crisis.
For me, this challenge is a small commitment I can make, just 20 hours of silence, of reflection, of stillness and unity with other like minded people, to come together for something bigger than all of us.
I'd love your support through whatever means possible for you; sharing this link, talking to your friends/colleagues/family or making a small donation.
