20 hours 20 talk- because no one should struggle alone.
Hey guys! For those who don’t know me but have stumbled across my post, my name is Elly. I’m participating in a 20 hour challenge of complete silence with 400 other participants.In a world that moves so quickly, we often forget to slow down and ask the people around us a simple but powerful question:
“Are you really okay?”
Mental health affects people of every age, every background, every family, and every community. Many people suffer silently because they are afraid of being judged, misunderstood, or becoming a burden.
But the truth is, TALKING SAVES LIVES!
A conversation may seem small to one person, but to someone struggling, it can be everything. It can be hope. It can be comfort. It may even be the reminder they needed that they are not alone.
20 hours for 20 Talk create safe conversations, can raise awareness, supports mental health initiatives, and remind people that asking for help is not weakness; it is courage.
Every day people who struggle are battling quietly without access to support, resources, or someone who simply listens.
I’m asking for just a little bit of a donation. No donation is too small and can make the biggest difference to someone who needs it. Every contribution becomes part of something bigger.
Because sometimes all it takes is one person to listen.
One conversation to begin healing and one community to remind someone they matter.
Help me in making a difference in a word where a lot of people need a bit of help.
Thank you!!❤️
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!
Well done Elly