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!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Clare, Munro & Jensen
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Leanne Hanstrum
Good luck darl.
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Sarah
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Nicki Torrens
You're not going to talk for 20 hours? Now thats a test! 😆 good luck Laura, you're amazing. 💚
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Robyn Hamilton
Good on you Laura … mental health seems to be more prevalent now than ever .. or perhaps more people are opening up about
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Michelle Angell
Good luck Laura!
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Shelley Morton
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Jane
You'll be amazing - i think
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Chris Blaver
Well done Laura - you're a star xxx
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Melanie Fazio
So proud of you for challenging yourself for such a great cause.
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Deb
Friggen good on you Laura
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Anonymous
Good on you!
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Sarah Mclagan
Go you good thing xx Proud of you 💕
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Laura Lambert
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Andrea Gracie
Woohoo, what a great cause - power to you. Silence for a voice
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Vicki Keeble
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Jane Hunter
Great cause Laura. You go girl!
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Vanessa Molloy
Such an awesome thing to do Laura x
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Sharon F
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Katrina Elliss
Proud of you xx
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Natalie Bonetti
Good on you Laura! Such a worthy cause xxx
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Nathalie
Well done Laura, such a great cause ♥️
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Eloise
Well done :)
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Hannah Lockley
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For an incredible cause! Proud of you for entering you can do it!