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
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Indripta Chatterjee
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Quinlan Projects
Good luck Rosie
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Dianna Schinella
You go girl! Great charity to support 💜
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Rosa Schirripa
Well done Rosanne , such an inspiration😘
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Anne Franzone
This is such a special cause to me. Thank you Rosanne you are so caring, I know you can do this my dear friend xx
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Kel Robertson
Such a fantastic cause Rosaria. Extremely proud of you
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Elizabeth Reardon
Good luck.
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Keiran M
Great cause Rosanne, well done!
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Theresa Kilititi
What an amazing initiative and worthy cause. All the best with your challenge.
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Ravi Khatiwada
Amazing initiative ,Nice work Rosanne
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Kristy Davis
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Toni Moutzouras
Great initiative. Good luck Rosanne!
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Anne Horton
Rosanne, Love your commitment to such a worthy cause. All the best with the Challenge.
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John Franchella
Good on you Rosanne. Good luck
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Alison Lemaire
Well done and good luck xxx
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Chris Naughton
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Bruna Romano
Incredible! ❤️the difference you will make
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Rosanna Campisi
Great cause enjoy the serenity and bring a good book 💕
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Rosie
Good luck Rosanne. Hope you reach your goal. Definitely a worthy cause.
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Anna Liucci
What an amazing cause!. I thought you had to talk for 20 😳 Sssshhhhhh 🤫🤐
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Rosemary Vetrisano
Awesome for you to do this for youth mental health!
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Nisha Kumawat
Great cause, Rosanne! Much needed support for youth mental health.
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Kylie Sharpe
Well done you for participating in such a worthwhile event - challenging, but so necessary
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Rita Spiteri
Well Done! Such a great cause.
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Karen Hurley
Can I read the journal when you finish?
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Kevin Mcnamara
Love your work Rosanne
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Abby Mackenzie
Well done lovely! Amazing cause… you are a super human 💛
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Cath Johnson
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Kathy Criniti
Go Roseanne you got this 🙏💕
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Katrina Randall
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