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‘I have struggled’: Packer’s $7m mood disorder gift

Julie Hare

James Packer says “it’s no secret” that he has struggled with his mental health over the years and hopes that his $7 million gift to research mood disorders will promote medical understanding of the conditions.

The reclusive billionaire’s gift to the University of NSW will fund a professorial position. “It is no secret that I have struggled with mental health problems in the past,” Mr Packer said.

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Julie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com

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