My Why
Hello all.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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Kathryn & Cameron Miller
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Kel Lavers
I love that you are doing this. I think emotional and mental wellbeing is just as important as our physical health. Giving those who need it opportunity and space to feel heard and understood with out fear judgement is so important. Hopefully it can reduce stigma and create a community where people feel less alone.
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Peter Morton
Excellent work and effort from you my brother as always - Thanks for bringing education and awareness to such an important issue You can do this !!!
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Sara
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Nat G
Monumental effort for a great cause.
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Shelly Rosenthal
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Leah Stuart
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Murdoch White
Good Lucky Buddy , all the best ;)
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Nic Coster
Wishing you positive thoughts on the day! Good on you for doing this.
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Howard Holmes
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Cat P
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Dave + Erin Campbell
Way to go Stu, proud of you mate!
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Rava Bi Solutions Pty Ltd
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Danielle Mckeague
Good on you Stuart!! Great cause for something that touches all our lives.
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The Wiggys
Good luck and goid on you! ❤️ The Wiggys
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Ryan Leppala
Good luck mate ❤️❤️
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Shan
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Anonymous
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Norelle Abbott
Looks like you will exceed your goal..go champ
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Naomi Bishop
Well done Stuart. Fabulous cause.
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David Sretenovic
God bless you with your efforts, mate. It's a good cause.
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Nicole Wilkws
You are such a wonderful person Stu! Thanks for everything you do and have always done to help those less fortunate.
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Jas T
Such a great cause!
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Anna G
This is awesome and for such a great cause. You got this!
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Maree Mcsweeney
Good job Stu!
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Maddy B
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Lisa Aspinall
Well done Stuart.
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Rach
Huge thanks for representing such a good cause which as you know if very close to my heart. Well done Stu
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Mitchell Smith
Stewy Dew 👏🏻
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Angi K
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Grant
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Stacey Rowling
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Liz Vonhoff
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Georgie A
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Sandra Wilkinson
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Kristy G
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Bec Cahill
Great work Stu and a great cause!
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Hamish Barwick
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Stuart Moar
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Christine Davidson
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Chris Boutchard
Great job, Stu (and good luck!) Such a worthy cause :)
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Anthony M
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Chantellevision
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Kp
Great work Stu!
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Great job Stu!