Blog - The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association

S1:E4 | Craig Hamilton: How a Bipolar Episode Triggered the Search for Identity

Written by Brittany George | Sep 3, 2019 6:10:38 AM

Craig Hamilton was a high-profile sports broadcaster for the ABC when, in September 2000, on the eve of his assignment for the Sydney Olympic Games, he experienced a major psychotic episode in public that led to him being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Craig spent 12 days in hospital and once he recovered, set out to spread the word on mental health awareness. Listen in as we chat with Craig about stigma, identity and the episode that led him to become a voice for change.