Taking on the challenge
Having personally been through my own mental health challenges in the past as well as loved ones around me, this charity and event was something I’m very passionate about. By participating I hope to raise awareness of the various challenges people may face as well as creating opportunities for people to have open and honest conversations about their mental well being without any judgment or stigma involved.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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Luke Brannigan
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Mal
Proud of you Mumma x
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Fiona Mclauchlan
This is wonderful Sarah … you have my support & admiration ❤️
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K Otes
xxx
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Mel S
AMAZING!
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Vanessa C
Good luck sister. What an absolute gem you are 🫶
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Lucy Brannigan
super proud of you mum love you xx
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Robert Thomson
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Sarah Brannigan
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Karen Bizimovski
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Jo
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Susie Dunn
Good on Sar! Such a great cause 🙏
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Janne Kleiner
Proud of you xx
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Lara Borg
You are amazing Sarah, what an incredible event to be part of. Close to my heart too. Id donate thousands if I was able. Thank you for participating , you are one wonderful human. ❤️
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Becce Burke
Well done Sarah, if anyone can do this it is you!! Your strength is incredible!! Miss you!!
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Ash Delahunty
You legend
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Telisha Crook
You’ve got this! X
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Bridgette O’rourke
Such an amazing event, with an even more amazing woman participating. Love you x
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Katie Schonrock
Good luck and well done
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Louise
You are amazing my love xx
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Kylee Todd
Such an inspiration Sarah! Well done
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Sonia C
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Portia Carney
You’re amazing!
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Jenny-lee
Good on you Sarah.
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Kia
Love you Sat. Proud of you x
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Fran Garcia Darke
Such a good cause 💙
Well done it’s such a great thing your doing and I am so proud of you