On the 28th of June, I'll be joining a group of up to 250 people sitting in silence for 20 hours in support of 20Talk. In their own words, 20Talk's mission "...is simple yet urgent: to normalise conversations around mental health and provide the tools young Australians need to thrive. With 98% of mental health funding going to crisis intervention and only 2% to prevention, we’re here to change the narrative by focusing on proactive, relatable, and accessible support."
20 hours in a 2x2 square with no talking and no distractions is not just the challenge I'll be facing on the day, it's the reality for so many people experiencing mental illness and feeling they have no-one to talk to and no way to express their own struggles. One in four university students experience mental health challenges each year, and suicide is the leading cause of death in under-30's. Your donations will help support work to address these issues and will help save lives.
I think this clip summarises it perfectly: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDDc-MxTpFb Our mental health discussions are flashing signs about mental health but not necessarily inviting conversation. For those who can't or choose not to donate but want to help, the solution is putting action behind your words - talk to someone, ask if they're okay, and be there to hear the person you're talking to. You don't need to offer a solution, just being there to hear their experience can often be the difference for someone experiencing mental health struggles.
20 hours in a 2x2 square with no talking and no distractions is not just the challenge I'll be facing on the day, it's the reality for so many people experiencing mental illness and feeling they have no-one to talk to and no way to express their own struggles. One in four university students experience mental health challenges each year, and suicide is the leading cause of death in under-30's. Your donations will help support work to address these issues and will help save lives.
I think this clip summarises it perfectly: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDDc-MxTpFb Our mental health discussions are flashing signs about mental health but not necessarily inviting conversation. For those who can't or choose not to donate but want to help, the solution is putting action behind your words - talk to someone, ask if they're okay, and be there to hear the person you're talking to. You don't need to offer a solution, just being there to hear their experience can often be the difference for someone experiencing mental health struggles.
