"A Better Life"
by Craig Hamilton with
Will Swanton
Released July 2nd 2012
Read extracts from
Craig's new book
"Broken Open"
by Craig Hamilton with
Neil Jameson.
Read extracts from
Craig's book
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 organisation in assisting to de-stigmatise with Mental Health education.
Craig Hamilton speaks at the SuperFriend Conference 2012.
Craig with (left to right) Natasha Beyersdorf (NBN Televison), Jaelea Skehan (HMHI) and Chad Watson (Editor Newcastle Herald).
at the annual Hunter Mental Health Institute Media dinner in March 2013 in Newcastle.
Accepting a cheque for $10,000 for beyondblue from Juliet Clark organiser of
Seascapes and Beyond
Craig Hamilton talks with the ABC News Breakfast Show about his book 'A Better Life'.
"Craig spoke to our workforce of over 350 people over five sessions as part of our commitment to mental health awareness and support, and the feedback from our people has been exceptional. Craig's experience with mental illness provides a compelling story, and his willingness to share his experiences and advice has helped raise awareness and discussion on the subject by our employees, the majority of them men. Employees are now coming forward and speaking about their own experiences, or those of families and friends. We can't commend Craig highly enough for his honesty and insight into confronting, understanding and managing this illness and its complexities."
Tony Morris
Operations Manager,
Ravensworth Surface Operations.
Craig Hamilton talks about his new book 'A Better Life'.
“When Craig starts telling his story, you don't want him to stop. It is honest, insightful and spoken with great passion and conviction.
Craig spoke to a room full of journalism and public relation academics, local media and staff working in mental health.
His presentation had something in it for everyone. He was able to reflect on his personal experience with mental illness, his role in the media and his experience writing his first and second book. Our national guests were talking about his insights long after that evening and reflecting on both their personal and professional roles.
It was a great reminder about how powerful the personal story can be in motivating people”
Jaelea Skehan
Program Manager,
Mindframe National Media Initiative Hunter Institute of Mental Health Newcastle NSW
"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
Newcastle Knights
Work mental health issues costs billionsBy Craig Hamilton
Newcastle Herald, 18 January 2013
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Mental Health MythsCraig Hamilton talks about some common mental health myths on AskMen. Watch the Video.
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Natural Therapies for Depression & BipolarAbram Hoffer discusses some natural therapies for depression & bipolar, including minerals, vitamins & amino acids. Watch the Video.
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By Craig Hamilton
Insight Magazine March 2010
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ABC Sports News
Broadcaster / Writer
ABC Radio –‘The Sideline Eye’
State of Origin and Test Matches
Breakfast Radio Show: Newcastle
Author: 2004 Random House published Craigs book - “Broken Open”
Motivational Speaker: sharing experiences of living with Bipolar Disorder.
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
"Broken Open" is an important book. It is blunt, uncomplicated and direct. It pulls no punches. It describes the devastating effects of mental illness on a man and his family. Most importantly, it offers hope..." read more
Professor Ian Hickie
(Clinical Advisor Beyond Blue)
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"...Craig’s down to earth style, and honest explanation of his encounters with the disorder, and how it affected all aspects of his life, encouraged good interaction from his audience, and certainly got people talking - some even relating their own story..." read more
Julie Perryman
OH&S Co-ordinator,
IP Australia