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 space, for 20-hours, with no technology and no talking (GASP!).
This challenge is a small look into the day of someone struggling with mental health and highlights the feelings of isolation and rumination.
All I will have is my own thoughts, a writing 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. In fact, it is dark, lonely and confronting; a malignancy that is all consuming.
Sadly, 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 help in turning these statistics around. Your contribution goes directly towards 20Talk's crisis prevention campaigns.
20Talk is a mental health charity that makes mental health education accessible and relatable; for young people, by young people.
Every donation goes towards:
• Puts a young person through a one-day Mental Health Maintenance course at a cost of $120
• Expanding 20Talk's online resources and 60,000+ social media community, and
• Running large-scale interactive mental health events
By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma and encouraging seeking professional help, 20Talk are working to prevent people reaching crisis point.
As I embark on the challenge of 20-hours with no talking (I can’t even), I’m taking on the challenge to raise money for the precious lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our communities and, hopefully, this small challenge can help aid in changing someone’s life.
Every cent goes a long way, so no donation is too small! Thank you so much for sparing what you can in, already, difficult times (and don’t forget, every donation over $2 is tax deductible).
Love to you all and thanks again, rockstars.
