Sandra Quelle

I’ll be in silence for 20hrs - can you believe it?

I’m still learning how to cope with my own anxiety and burnout. Mental health is part of my reality, and I know how important it is to feel seen, supported, and not alone. Talking about it openly is something I’m still practising — and I want to help make that possible for others too.

That’s why I’ve signed up for 20hrs 20talks: a bold challenge where I’ll spend 20 hours in silence inside a 2×2 metre square — no phone, no distractions. It’s an experience designed to reflect the isolation many people feel when struggling with mental health, while raising awareness and support.

This matters because awareness saves lives, visibility reduces stigma, and education gives people the tools to recognise when they—or someone they love—needs help. No one should feel they have to go through it alone.

All the money raised will go towards providing free mental health education for people aged 20–30, giving young people the knowledge and tools they need to take care of their mental wellbeing before things reach a crisis point.