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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Big Sis
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Lisa Strawbridge
Good luck ,
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Shaz
Hey Melly, I have been suffering my own mental hralth issues for a while now and there are not enough resources for mental health in my opinion so thank you for raising awareness 🙏 Much Love xx
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Scotty
😂 Impossible
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Darren Thomas
lol keeping your mouth shut for 20 hours I want to believe it 😂❤️❤️
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Te Amo
❤️
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Tina And Ron Nijssen
Way to go girl
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Chris Walker & Family
Good luck Mel Daz you owe me a beer mate
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Wayne Thomas
Shoosh!!
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Lynne Mattner
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Laurel Woodward
So good Melissa xx
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Anonymous
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Loz
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Liah Woodward
Hey I just saw this, hopefully not too late? Hope you smashed it and well done to you - great cause! Sending love to you all 😊
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Melissa Thomas
Just starting off my fund-raising attempt!
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Annette
Go girl and tape your mouth a get a good book
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Connie Benson
Keep up the good work!
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Lesly
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Denise
You will smash it 🥰
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Simmo
Well done
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Jeff Trainer
Good Luck Melissa...
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Jacqui
Prune away All that stops you from blooming. This is how You will find yourself again
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Wendy Williams
Go Mel I'd like to see that: no talking for 20 hours.
Given you came out of the womb with a full vocabulary...it will be fun to hear how you go. Make the most if it ❤️