Game veteran Warren Spector raises awareness about working with bipolar condition | interview
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Summary
In a LinkedIn post, Warren Spector, a video game designer and director, revealed that he has bipolar 2, a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs and irritable moods.
He said he kept his diagnosis private for years because he was afraid it would affect his ability to secure funding or even work at all.
While the condition has caused him some problems, he also said it was partly responsible for his success.
He hopes that by speaking out, he can encourage others to seek help and for employers to look after the mental health of their staff.
Kelli Dunlap, executive director of Take This, a mental health nonprofit for game developers, will moderate a talk with Warren at the GamesBeat Summit 2025 event.
At the event, Spector will talk about his experiences and those of others in the industry who have mental health issues.
He said he wanted to speak out because he thinks the number of people who are dealing with mental health issues is increasing and he wants to encourage people to take care of themselves and seek help if they need it.