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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Michael L Betts
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Rachael Gore
Good luck VB. Very impressive to see you shut your trap.
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Fi
Brava
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Kev
Well done VB, this is your Everest!
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Jeremy Garling
Huge feat, well done
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Max Thorley
❤️❤️ love this, VB
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Mike Deane
This sounds utterly torturous, but very rewarding Vic! Xx
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Lachie
Good luck! 🤠
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Mum And Dad
Good luck sweetheart! We’re very proud to support you for an excellent cause. Xxx
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Ella Xx
Looooool good luck xxxx
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Catherine Hinch
Very best of luck Victoria. 🥰
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Piglet
Sounds god awful, very proud of you!🫶🏼
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Sophie
Go VB!! 💖💖 you’re amazing!!
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Duncan Jones
Good luck VB
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Amanda Margariti
Talk about a challenge! You will crush it, and all for a wonderful cause 🩷
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Sophie Brennan
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Ellie
Good luck VB!!! The longest you will ever have to sit still 🥲 Amazing cause, you’ll smash it. Ly xxx
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Jess Lydka Morris
🤫
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David Silk
Keep ya bloody gob shut love! Good luck!
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Cate Caneron
Go VB!
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Sarah Han
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Reepy
Go VB!
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Cat Edghill
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Skye Rugless
All the best VB. Great cause. X
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Katherine Williams
So proud of you!!
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Erin
Knowing you this is going to be fucking hard 😂 x
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Jordan
I do believe you can do this! Go girl!
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Evie Byfield
GOOOO GALLLL!!!!!
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Hayley Turner
Go VB!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Merson Lewis
Good Luck Veebs, this is such an important cause to support !! xx
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Valentine Lieutaud
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Angie Wright
Get it Queen, you’re incredible xx
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Raegan
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