Tania Siegenthaler

20 Hours For 20Talk | Melbourne December 6th

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

Silence speaks volume

Hey everyone 🌞,

On December 6, I’ll be taking on a pretty unique challenge — sitting in a 2-metre square box for 20 hours. No phone, no talking, no distractions — just me, my thoughts, and a journal.

I’m doing this as part of the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge, to raise awareness and funds for 20Talk, a charity working to make mental health education more relatable, engaging, and accessible for young people.

This challenge means a lot to me. Like many others, I’ve had my own mental health struggles, and I know how tough it can be to reach out or even talk about what you’re going through. Spending 20 hours in silence is just a small glimpse into how isolating that can feel — but it’s also a reminder that we’re not alone, and that starting conversations really can change lives.

The reality is confronting:

✨ Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people aged 15–44. ✨ And only 2% of mental health funding goes toward prevention.

That’s why I’m doing this — to help fund programs that build mental health literacy, encourage early help-seeking, and create safe spaces for people to talk.

Every dollar raised goes directly toward 20Talk’s education programs, online resources, and community events — giving more young people the tools to take care of their wellbeing and support each other.

So if you can, please consider donating, sharing, or simply checking in with someone today.

Thank you for standing with me — and for believing that silence can speak volumes. 💙


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Coucou tout le monde 🌞!

Le 6 décembre, je vais relever un défi assez unique — rester assis·e dans une boîte de 2 mètres carrés pendant 20 heures. Pas de téléphone, pas de paroles, pas de distractions — juste moi, mes pensées et un journal.

Je participe à ce défi dans le cadre du 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge, afin de sensibiliser et de collecter des fonds pour 20Talk, une association qui œuvre à rendre l’éducation à la santé mentale plus accessible, engageante et adaptée aux jeunes.

Ce défi compte beaucoup pour moi. Comme beaucoup d’autres, j’ai moi-même traversé des difficultés en matière de santé mentale, et je sais à quel point il peut être difficile de demander de l’aide ou simplement d’en parler. Passer 20 heures dans le silence, c’est un petit aperçu de ce sentiment d’isolement — mais c’est aussi un rappel que nous ne sommes pas seuls, et que parler peut réellement sauver des vies.

La réalité est difficile à entendre :
✨ Le suicide reste la principale cause de décès chez les jeunes de 15 à 44 ans. ✨ Et seulement 2% des financements liés à la santé mentale sont consacrés à la prévention.

C’est pourquoi je relève ce défi — pour aider à financer des programmes qui favorisent la compréhension de la santé mentale, encouragent la recherche d’aide dès les premiers signes, et créent des espaces sûrs pour en parler.

Chaque don contribue directement aux programmes éducatifs, ressources en ligne et événements communautaires de 20Talk, afin de donner à davantage de jeunes les outils nécessaires pour prendre soin de leur bien-être et se soutenir les uns les autres.

Alors si vous le pouvez, pensez à faire un don, partager cette initiative, ou simplement prendre des nouvelles de quelqu’un aujourd’hui.

Merci de me soutenir — et de croire, vous aussi, que le silence peut en dire long. 💙

My Achievements

Fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

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