Past Contest Entries

Bipolar Comes Out

List date(s) this work was published or aired.

3-Jul-11

See this entry.

Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.

A man who long had struggled with bipolar disorder speaks out so that others may see the mentally ill in a different light.

Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?

None

Explain types of human sources used.

Deep interviews with the subject on intimate and difficult topics.

Results:

No tangible results other than sincere and appreciative reader reaction.

Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.

no.

Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.

Be bold in asking potentially painful questions. You’ll be surprised at the honest answers.

Place:

No Award

Year:

  • 2011

Category:

  • Consumer/Feature (large)

Affiliation:

The Oregonian

Reporter:

David Stabler

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