20 hours of Silence
Hi everyone!On the 27th of June, I’ll be taking part in a 20-hour silence challenge to support mental health initiatives that help young people navigate their wellbeing.
For those 20 hours, I’ll be sitting in a 2 x 2 metre space with nothing but a mattress, a water bottle, a pen and a notepad.
No distractions. No conversation. Just silence.
And even though this is only for a short time, it’s meant to reflect something much deeper — because for so many people, this kind of silence isn’t a choice. It’s what their world can feel like every day.
Feeling stuck in your own thoughts.
Feeling like you have to carry everything on your own.
Feeling like no one truly understands.
That’s why this matters so much to me as I never want anyone to feel alone in this world.
If you’re reading this and you’re struggling, please hear this — even if your mind is telling you otherwise, you are not alone. You are worthy of support, of being heard, and of getting through whatever you’re facing. There are people who care more than you realise, people who want to listen, and people who want to help.
If this message reaches even one person who needed it, then it’s worth it.
Thank you so much for your support, your kindness, and any donations 🤍
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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