Blair's Blues And Other News

Gordon is the chair of the charity Bipolar Scotland, a published author of psychological thrillers, and a mental health consultant and researcher who works to identify better ways for systems to serve people. Gordon has a bipolar diagnosis himself, and speaks to us about the romanticised link between mental health and creativity, theories on how bipolar disorder can be triggered by genetic and environmental factors, and how Bipolar Scotland helps families to live with bipolar. He shares stories of mania and depression, giving an insight into what it really means to experience those extremes. A frequent traveller to the US, Gordon discusses the love of Americana music that he and Blair share, the magic of Springsteen’s lyrics, and how songs about mental health and addiction have moved him.Listen along to Gordon’s songs at this Spotify playlist. Discussions begin:The Jam - In The City (02:57)Marah - Christian Street (05:52)Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond (09:50)Bruce Springsteen - The Promised Land (14: