Mihimarino Wharepapa

Mihimarino

Kia ora e te whanau,

I’ve decided to participate in a challenge with the charity 20Talk. I will be contained in a 2m square space for 20hrs in full silence with just a journal, chair and my own thoughts. No talking, no technology, no communication in any form. This will be conducted in a room full of other participants.

Why this challenge?

I’m sure we all have met with the lows of mental health before. The loneliness, the feeling lost & stuck, the depression, the hopelessness. Times like that can be dark and scary, and not everyone makes it out of those times. Suicide prevention matters.

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 20hr challenge to make awareness and 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 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. 

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