In order to raise funds for mental health charity 20Talk I'm going to sit in a 2 metre square box for 20 hours with no technology and no talking. Yep, you heard that right. This outrageous challenge is going to push me mentally to the limits. 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 $300 puts a young person through a two-day Mental Health First Aid course
- Expanding 20Talk's online resources and 60,000+ social media community
- Running large-scale interactive mental health events
It just makes sense to support prevention. 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.
Have a good day!
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Why 20 Hours?
Wednesday 27th MarIn 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 $300 puts a young person through a two-day Mental Health First Aid course
- 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!
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Michael Collins
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Gay Collins
Best way to get ye to shut up for a few hrs
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Brian Collins
Good man Owen fair play to you You would do anything to get off work 20 hours with you and a note pad should be some story
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Luke Collins
From Oli collins , for the best Godfather
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Brian Duignan
Best of luck bud.
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We love you ♥️♥️
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Kate Collins
❤️
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The Rushes
Good work Owen! Come visit us in Boston, you’re welcome anytime!
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Sean Mon The Celtic
Good on you bud!
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Lukas De Lima
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Jake
I think set aside about an hour to think about the bush horse?
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Rory
Go on lad! 💪❤️
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James Friel
Good on ya you gentleman.
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Hannah Collins
Fair play buddy!! ❤️
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Lisa Collins
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Benjamin Harbers
20 hours of silence for you is worth double it’s true. The funniest man I’ve ever met, on which I’d place any bet. May your introspective reflection give you a new perception, of the wonderful life we get to live. You’ve got so much to give. Always love x
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Mary
If you succeed in this your able for anything ...money on it you calved half way through
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Conor Kelly
Well done lad
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Harry Dear
Awesome stuff mate, Big love to you brother xx
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Lizzy Griffiths
<3
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Jas Beger
Proud of you Owen this is awesome 🩵
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Jog
Onya mate. Good luck
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Strongman
The Strongman is with you
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Jas Avenell
You absolute weapon
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Good on ya Collins!
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Liam Moore
Good man big O! ♥️
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Oli Shaw
A great man doing great things
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Shona Duff
good man yourself ❤️
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Paddy Doyle
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Brendan
Unreal mate, you are a bloody good egg for doing this xxx
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Dan
A good man doing great things. Goodluck mate!
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Chelsea
Such a good cause. Props to you!!
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Truman
Love you mate. Love what you’re doing.
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Well done boi👏👏👏