Discovering and Leaning into Knowing Why
Often a response to any statement or comment is followed by a question of Why, or How or something to that nature.20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.
I’m taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge:
2×2 m sq in a warehouse, alongside 400 others.
No talking
No technology
Bare minimals
Chair, sleeping mat, water, basic food.
This challenge is the smallest glimpse into the ongoing isolation
that someone with mental health challenges might feel every day. I know it will
be tough but nothing compared to the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Challenges my nearest and dearest live w daily - physically, mentally, and emotionally - but it’s a challenge I’m leaning
into, to draw me back into what matters.
So why am I doing this?
We have all been touched in some way by the reality of mental health. Particularly,
if you are an Aboriginal Person in this Country, those statistical representations
are exponential.
Structurally, the statistics are still alarming:
- Suicide 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 Challenge to help turn these statistics
around. Your contribution goes towards 20Talk’s relatable prevention campaigns.
These MH education materials are designed by and with Young People.
Your generous donations go towards:
- Every $120 puts a young person through a one-day Mental Health Maintenance
course
- Expanding 20Talk’s online resources and 60,000+ social media community
- Running large-scale interactive mental health events'
What is Mental Health Maintenance?
Mental Health Maintence (MHM) is a free, one-day workshop designed with
industry experts to help individuals better understand and engage with
different areas of their wellbeing. MHM is designed to support people by
equipping them with the knowledge and tools to maintain their mental wellbeing
before reaching crisis point. By improving mental health literacy, removing
harmful stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking, this workshop hopes
to prevent people from reaching crisis in the first place.
Thank you for considering a donation and supporting this cause for the
betterment of the human experience.
Mon x
Thank you to my Sponsors
$127.34
Adriarn
$104.92
Theodora Minas Gianniotis
Better person for knowing you
$54.84
Mcilwraith Family
$54.84
Leanne Innes
You are an inspiration Mon, keep being you, the world needs more people like you in it xx
$54.84
Amy Mcdonald
$54.84
Jackie
$54.84
Patty Zafiropoulos
Go girl xxx
$28.43
Jonathan Mcguire
$28.43
Cassandra Gibbs
So proud of you Mon!! You are one incredible human being who is affecting change for people that you don't even know about. Sending you big love niece ♥️🙌🏾
$11.80
Karen Hutchin
Bless you Mon ❤️
$11.80
Amanda Lemay
Love your work!
What a great cause xx