Shannon Walker

We all know someone…

When 20talk popped up on my feed, I instantly thought what a wonderful way to help raise awareness and funds for those in need.

I truly believe that we can all relate to the way our minds work against us at times. Whether that be from your own personal experiences or even someone else's. 

There is no denying the fact that in this world we all live in, it can be really tough at times. And you know, most of the challenges we face are from events or situations in life that we had no control over in the first place.

The stress of life in itself is enough to shape our minds and make us feel pressure instead of peace. Let alone all the things that happen in between. And for the most part each and every one of us will have awareness of someone who is going through it but doesn’t have the means to get help.

It is hard to be in your own head at times. It can be a dark place for some people, and that's why I'd like to challenge myself to 20talk and gain more perspective on what it really feels like to be that deep in. There are so many people around us that have fallen down the rabbit hole and just cannot find their way out…

I would like to do my best to raise funds so that I can help someone find their way out and find the light again.

Healing is an imperative part of the human experience, and we have the power to help each other! We should all be looking out for one another, as that little bit of kindness and compassion can go a long way for a person who really needs it.

Lots of love,

Shans xoxo

In order to raise funds for mental health charity 20Talk, I'm going to take on the challenge of sitting in a 2 metre square box for 20 hours with no technology and no talking. This challenge will be a small look into the day of someone struggling with mental health. All I will have is my own thoughts, a journal and a chair to sit on.

So why am I doing this?

We have all been touched in some way or another by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting. 

Structurally, the statistics are still alarming..

• Suicide still 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 to 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 cours
• Expanding 20Talk's online resources and 60,000+ social media community
• Running large-scale interactive mental health events

By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking we are preventing people from getting people into crisis in the first place.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post 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!