Michaella Williams

Challenging Myself for a Cause: 20 Hours of Reflection for Mental Health

Firstly, if you're reading this, THANK YOU! I truly appreciate you taking the time. As you probably know, I'm someone who loves a challenge and is always on the go, constantly moving or doing something. But this time, I'm doing something different. On June 28th, for 20 hours, I’m going to STOP. Yes, you read that right—Michaella, someone who can't sit still, is going to spend 20 hours doing absolutely nothing. No talking, no technology, just self-reflection, confined to a 2-meter square box.

I hear about mental health struggles every day from friends, family, and loved ones—whether it's their own experiences or those of people around them. Mental health is something so many people are grappling with, and they often don’t know where to turn. I want to challenge my own mental resilience while raising awareness and funds for youth mental health.

I can’t imagine what it’s like to grow up in today’s world. In fact, I know I’d likely struggle if I were in their shoes. A staggering 98% of mental health funding goes into crisis intervention, with only 2% going into prevention. My mum always told me, "prevention is better than cure," and that’s a lesson I carry with me today. I want to do my part in normalizing conversations about mental health, and providing young people with the proactive, relatable, and accessible support they need to thrive.

So, I’m asking for your support. Please consider donating to 20 Talk, a mental health prevention charity focused on tackling the youth mental health crisis in Australia. Your generosity will make a difference, and in return, I promise to spend 20 hours thinking about all of you.

Thank you so much for your support!