The self-proclaimed ‘Bipolar General’ is waging war on the stigma of mental illness
Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin is a retired U.S. Army officer who served for 36 years until his retirement in May 2015. He held the rank of Major General and was a combat veteran, Airborne-Ranger-Engineer qualified soldier, and Army Strategist. He also served as the president of National Defense University.
Martin is recognized for his service in Iraq in 2003, where he led the 130th Engineer Brigade. The stress of combat triggered his genetic predisposition for bipolar disorder, leading to his first manic episode. Since then, he has become an advocate for mental health, especially within the military community. He has written a memoir titled “Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness” to help break down the military taboo on seeking help. He is often referred to as the ‘Bipolar General’.
Check out this great article about him and what he is doing to stop the stigma around bipolar disorder
https://www.npr.org/2024/01/17/1223674516/the-self-proclaimed-bipolar-general-is-waging-war-on-the-stigma-of-mental-illnes