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Wake Up boss “on the path back.”

"Rest assured I am fine and on the path back," says Wake Up producer Adam Boland.

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2013-11-10_0016Wake Up Producer Adam Boland has made personal statement on Facebook thanking many for messages of support and vowing to return to the TEN show.

He will spend a week with family in Vanuatu away from phones and emails, and has thanked TEN bosses for their support.

Thank you everyone for the very kind messages of support. I’m sorry I haven’t responded to them personally. I haven’t had much access to my phone (with good reason).

I’m very humbled by the number of messages from people outside of Ten, especially from many former colleagues (and continuing friends) at Seven. It means a great deal to me.

It’s fair to say I am embarrassed that my mind wasn’t able to sustain some heightening pressures. It surrendered late on Tuesday night. The people around me did more than they know. My subsequent treatment was confronting and sometimes scary. We really do need to do more on the mental health front but I will save that rant for another time.

I hate the timing of my breakdown. I hate it especially because of the extra burden it’s placed on those around me. In particular, I want to thank Robert McKnight. He’s a true friend.

I have been asked to spend a further week away from emails and phone contact. So, I’m heading to a place without much of both to spend some time with my mum in Vanuatu.

Rest assured I am fine and on the path back. I will never walk away from a challenge and once my mind is again at full strength, I will be back at work. That’s a place I love. The support from my bosses there this week has only strengthened my commitment.

On a personal level, I want to thank both Kenny and Julian. Their love has ensured I have never felt alone.

Thanks again and I hope to catch up with you in person very soon.

Adam

Boland took indefinite stress leave last week, after the launch of two new shows. He has previously spoken about living with his bipolar disorder.

Meanwhile Rob McKnight has also been busy on social media, responding to critics of the new TEN shows and admonishing journos for errors in reportage.

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  1. I love the open, balanced approach that Adam takes about his mental health, he is a great example of living well with bipolar. I look forward to his rant about the inadequate mental health care that is available! I hope the break helps him recover and he is able to resume his role at 10 soon.

  3. Pleased to hear Adam is on the mend.
    As for Rob McKnight, judging by his comments on social media & forums he really takes any criticism of Wake Up and Studio 10 very personally. I realise he’s passionate but attacking people who don’t rave about the shows is over the top.

  4. I send my best wishes to Adam Boland. I’m glad he has understanding bosses and colleagues. I want to join in with Maev’s comment about him recovering well.

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