20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.
In order to raise funds for mental health charity 20Talk, I'm going to take on the challenge of sitting in a 2 metre square box for 20 hours with no technology and no talking. This challenge will be a small look into the day of someone struggling with mental health. All I will have is my own thoughts, a journal and a chair to sit on. So why am I doing this? We have all been touched in some way or another by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting. Structurally, the statistics are still alarming. Suicide still 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 to 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 By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking we are preventing people from getting people into crisis in the first place. Thank you for taking the time to read this post 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 our Sponsors
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Glenn Longmire
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Blair And Tarwyn
Proud of ya Mum ❤️
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Dr Jags
Fantastic effort Jodie, a wonderful commitment to a worthy cause!
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Rose Maskos
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Aleisha Watts
So proud of you for doing this Love you 🥰
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Ollie Neleman
Good luck!
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Chris Radis
I know you've got this baby. I'm so proud of you and this journey your on. You will come out of this a better person with more ambition to grow further. Love you.
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Sam Lim
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Natalie
I LOVE this cause! I'm so proud of you and you have got this 🙏🏻
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Rosie Amara
You got this Aunty!
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Shae Millar
Such an incredible cause - so proud of you!
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Jo
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Kelly Robinson
Worthy Cause Yvette, congrats
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Sandy Stritzel
Love your work Yvette
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Lyane
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Team Vision2026 Jodvet
We've got this 😊
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Yvette Norman
Starting it with myself because prevention, conversation and support matter more than ever! So I’m here to kick it off and get the word out there. If 20 hours of silence can spark one conversation or support one young person, it’s worth it. Supporting this cause because I’ve seen how mental health impacts families and relationships. Small steps create ripple effects! Proud to be supporting this cause 🙏🏽
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Gary
Yes you are amazing, you always rise to the task put before you ❤️, no matter how difficult it might seem. I'm sure the benefit you receive will be worth every second of silence and calm you will experience. You AMAZING HUMAN , I LOVE YOU ❤️
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Donna-lee Parkes
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Kazzbanga
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Claire L
You got this!
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Fiona Filippi
I love what you are doing Yvette!!!
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Neshi
Good Luck Yvette
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Anonymous
Thank you for your efforts in education and support for mental health 💞
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Julie Patterson
Well done great cause
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Ric & Leeann
Good luck xx
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Challenge Accepted
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Nilda
Great work
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Proud of you Jodie