20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.
I’m taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge which will see me sitting in a 2×2 metre square in a warehouse, alongside 400 other participants, with no talking and no technology for 20 hours. All I’ll have are the essentials I bring with me: a chair, sleeping mat, journal, water, and food. No distractions.
This challenge is a small glimpse into the isolation and struggle that someone with mental health challenges might feel every day. I know it will be tough - physically, mentally, and emotionally - but it’s a challenge I’m taking on to stand in solidarity with those navigating these experiences.So why am I doing this?
We have all been touched in some way by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting.
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. 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 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, as well as learn effective ways to monitor them. MHM is designed to support people by equippig them with the knowledge and tools to maintai 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. To learn more, please visit www.20talk.com.au.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this 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
$216.50
Cpc Engineering Pty Ltd
$117.43
Nickie Ralph
Last board money
$104.35
Cb Hair Artistry
Well done Nickie
$100
Katie G
You’re stronger than you realise. 💙 Use the movement to reset, refocus and keep the momentum going. One rep at a time. One hour at a time. You’ve got this. 🙌 LFG🔥
$87.31
Duffy Xx
"Go get em Floyd" Don't underestimate the impact you personally have on the world and those close to you. You're a bit awesome 😎
$55.95
Ben Ralph
Good luck my love x
$55.95
Andrea (chook)
Your an inspiration Nickie, one week cooking, then next hyrox, now this I’m tired watching you but you give me strength mwah congratulations xoxo
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Stella Pirina
$55.95
Sandra Richards
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Robert Owen
Hope it goes well
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Maree Harrison
Xxxxxxx
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Ben Work Colleague
$50
George Ralph
$28.81
Kristina Shaw
$28.81
Gavin Nowrojee
What a magnificent cause. Thank you.
$28.81
Paul Dipino
What a challenge!
$28.81
Hilary Owen
Good luck
$28.81
Jacqui Davies
Amazing as always Nickie. Good luck x
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Laura Ainsworth
Love your work, such a legend xx
$25
Chereena Horne
$25
Maria Wrona
Go Nickie!!!
$23.81
Lauren Zukowski
Thanks Nic x
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Glen Weir
Fantastic cause.
$23.81
Zofia Zauer
What a great cause. Best of luck.
$23.81
Dionne Garvey
Go gals!
$11.92
Ali Walker
Shush
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Ali
$11.92
Dee Dance
Hi Nickie, go you good thing xxx
$11.92
Brett Limpus
Good luck to you and Eileen for staying quiet for 20 hours! 😜
$11.92
Chelsea Eastwood
$11.92
Monty Lloyd
love ur work gals
$10
Great cause!