20 Hours 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.So why am I doing this?
We have all been touched in some way by the reality of mental health.
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.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Imran Mohiuddin
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Wayne Lawrence
I now know why you were gabbing so much today!
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Justin Jay
Should of gone with my strategy but still impressed non the less x
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Elodie Allegret
Good luck Ruby, you can do it !!
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Anonymous
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Tory Packer
Impressive!! Go girl xx
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Mum
You are a wonder and I’m so proud of you! Love love love xx
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Antonio Trimboli
Onya Rubes
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Laura Brice
Go Ruby, great charity! x
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Matt Davies
All the very best
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Jorin Stamatiou
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Denis Leane
Well done Ruby!
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Honor Buckler
love you
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Maddy Bray
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Natashs Mohiuddin
Well done Queeen xxx
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Amy Mccaffrey
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Bob Moors
Great cause Ruby, good work 👍
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Paula B
Well done, Ruby - this is a great cause to support.
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Olivia Dodd
big hugs
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Mario Blasius
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Tony Docherty
Good Luck
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Anonymous
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David Cook
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Joanne Brunt
Good Luck Ruby!
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Emma De Longis
A wonderful cause Ruby! ❤️
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Julie Ryan
Great cause, well done
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Aunty Ali Anschau
Good luck my beautiful ruby what a worthy cause.
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Clairen
Wishing a very silent success!
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Mel Bridge
Such a worthy cause Ruby! Good luck with this challenge x
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Philippa Critchley
Well done Ruby! Such a great cause! I'd love to hear how it goes, it's something I'd love to take part in next time.
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Anonymous
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Ruby, anyone who knows you appreciates what a challenge 20 hours of silence will be! Thank you for stepping forward to champion such a worthwhile cause.