Meg Haynes

Help me to create a difference to Australian mental health.

This March, I’m taking part in the 20 Hours for 20Talk challenge — and I need your support. For 20 hours, I’ll be confined to a 2-meter square space with no talking, no technology, and no distractions. Just me, my thoughts, and the opportunity to embark on a journey of self-reflection and resilience.

I’m doing this to raise awareness for mental health, suicide prevention, and to encourage others to prioritise their mental health and well-being. It will be a confronting experience, but it’s nothing compared to what many people face daily.

As someone who is studying to become a holistic counsellor, has personally battled anxiety and depression, and has seen friends and family struggle with mental illness, this cause is close to my heart. It is so crucial that we open the conversation around mental health, break the stigma, and provide the resources that help people take control of their mental health journeys. 

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!