Stephanie McLean

Stephanie is taking on the 20-hour challenge to support youth mental health and raise awareness about the importance of prevention.

I'm feeling creative

As an incentive, donors will receive (whether they like it or not) a personalised poem loosely based on you, our friendship or what I think of you.

First 25 donors only. No AI will be used in the poem writing process. Poem is not guaranteed to rhyme... or be very long.

Thank you and I love you and I hope you're okay.

Stephi

xxx

Welcome and my 'why'

I applied to this event on a whim, thinking that it looked interesting but I probably wouldn't get a spot. When I got a phone call a week or so later saying I was in, I was pretty shocked. I got all of the information through two weeks ago and it's taken this long to process what I'll be doing and why and deciding whether to go ahead.

I have struggled with my mental health for my entire adult life, but I have been so fortunate in my support network and access to resources. I know that these are a privilege available to me though dumb luck alone. I struggle to balance my gratitude with the sense of astounded animosity I feel towards to universe that there are people facing worse with less.

I try to be a positive presence to the people in my life; advocating for openness, inclusivity and tolerance. I am bluntly honest about my mental health in the knowledge that people may then feel like they, too, can be open about their struggles. This has led to some incredible conversations that have helped both me and others.

I guess this felt like something I could do that impacts beyond my small circle of influence. The money goes directly to 20 talk, an Australian charity that was started after two friends had lost enough people to suicide and decided to try and make a difference. It focuses on preventative mental wellbeing and, whilst being small, albeit fast growing, has already delivered its Mental Health Maintenance course to over 6500 students in Australia. They spent 15 months developing this course with a team of 12 wellbeing specialists because they felt existing courses weren't good enough. I'm confident that these are people we can trust to do some real good with our money.

I will be putting in half of the target amount myself, because I'm able to and doing this was my decision. I am hoping that you will consider helping me reach the target by donating to this amazing cause.

(If you are sending from the UK, please check your bank won't charge you for paying in AUD, I'm happy to help work this out with you.)

Thank you and I love you and I hope you're okay.

Stephi

xxx

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!

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$500

Stephanie Mclean

$216.50

Lynne Ticehurst

You got this! Well done Stephi, it will be a challenge but such an amazing thing to do for such an important organisation.

$133.44

Julian

❤️

$106.75

Louise Mclean

❤️

$106.75

Hunter Willems

Thankyou for helping me when i needed it, and i hope this helps others who dont have anyone •́⁠ ⁠ ⁠‿⁠ ⁠,⁠•̀

$80

Rob & Sal

Amazing cause, your a legend ❤️

$55.95

Brochelle

You are amazing and wildly brave 💜

$55.95

Mum X

Well done x

$55.95

Tori Oliver

Amazing Stephi x

$55.95

Charlotte & Liam Xx

I want the poem. But for real, you're the chattiest person I know, GOOD LUCK. So proud of you for doing something clearly difficult and innovative for a good cause. We love you so much. Xxxx

$55.95

Tam Connor

$55.95

Max English

$55.95

Danielle Floyd

Stephi for PM!

$34.40

Lauren Faust

Best of luck!

$25

Becca Ryalls

You are an absolute sunshine. Sending you lots of love and positive vibes always x

$20

Stephanie McLean

I'm feeling creative

Welcome and my 'why'

20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.

Help me reach my goal

Raised

$1,614

My Goal

$2,000

Select amount to donate

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

Stephanie Mclean

Lynne Ticehurst

Julian

Louise Mclean

Hunter Willems

Rob & Sal

Brochelle

Mum X

Tori Oliver

Charlotte & Liam Xx

Tam Connor

Max English

Danielle Floyd

Lauren Faust

Becca Ryalls

Sam Prudence