CRAIG HAMILTON

Mental Health Advocate • Keynote Speaker • Author

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"Broken Open" by
Craig Hamilton with
Neil Jameson.
Read extracts from
Craigs book

SANE Australia's
Book of the Year 2005
Broken Open

Craig Hamilton is one of Australia’s leading Mental Health advocates.

After being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2000 Craig has travelled Australia and delivered Keynote Presentations in a variety of forums.

In 2005 he became an Ambassador with Beyondblue and has represented the organization in assisting to de-stigmatize with Mental Health education.

He is currently writing his second book “A Better Life” to be released by Allen and Unwin in 2012.

“Craig was a real gift to us yesterday. What a great and powerful speaker. He was wonderful, fantastic, educative, funny, I can't say enough. I have had a huge response from people, lots of emails expressing their gratitude at hearing his story. He spoke from his heart and the audience was riveted”.

Sue Giugni
St Vincents Hospital, NSW

Craig speaking at a public forum on Mental Health in Narrabri, NSW in February this year.

Craig pictured here with Merewether Surf Club President Ross Taggart receiving a cheque on behalf of Beyondblue for $3,850 from Art exhibition organiser Juliet Clark.

With Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at the Official launch of the Andrew Johns Walk to raise awareness and funding for Bipolar Disorder.

READ CRAIG HAMILTON'S STORE IN BROKEN OPEN!

"Craig Hamilton has one key message in writing his story. It is for Australian men and it is important: Don’t let your pride or stubbornness prevent you reaching out for help when you need it.

I know Craig went through his own anguish with mental illness and if it can affect him it can affect anybody. I hold him in high esteem as I believe him to be very credible and someone who has a real passion for what he does, particularly calling rugby league on ABC Radio.

Like many Australians today, Craig changed his life so he could manage his illness. Through medication and a healthy lifestyle of yoga, meditation and laughter he is now living a healthy life. His story is a must-read. His triumph is truly remarkable and will inspire anyone lucky enough to read it.

Sadly many people suffering mental illness do not have the strength or support to change their lives. Like Craig I have watched players and have friends and family who have suffered from mental illness. I know through these experiences that mental illness exists and is not in someone’s imagination as we are often told.

By telling his story I know Craig will help others who have suffered, but more importantly he makes us all much more aware of the presence of mental illness, and in particular depression and bipolar disorder."

Sincerely
Wayne Bennett
Head Coach
St George Illawarra Dragons

Craig Hamilton talks about his experience with Depression and Bipolar Disorder. A remarkable story that will inspire anyone.

Craig Hamilton with well known Australian actor Garry McDonald and Beyond Blue CEO Leonie Young at the 'Happiness and Its Causes' Conference, Sydney Convention Centre, May 2007