Professor Brendan Kelly is a psychiatrist, professor, and author who translates complex mental health concepts into accessible insights for diverse audiences. His expertise bridges academic research and practical applications of happiness, resilience, and mindfulness.
As Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital, Brendan has authored over 20 books, including The Science of Happiness, Resilience, and The Modern Psychiatrist's Guide to Contemporary Practice. His work regularly appears in prestigious academic journals and mainstream media outlets.
Brendan helps organisations navigate today's mental health challenges by combining historical perspective with cutting-edge research. His work, in addition, addresses anxiety surrounding technological change, workplace stress, and post-pandemic resilience. His background in medicine, law, history, and Buddhist studies provides multidimensional solutions to complex problems.
Audiences leave Brendan's presentations with evidence-based strategies for building personal resilience, practical tools for enhancing workplace wellbeing, and fresh perspectives on happiness grounded in scientific research rather than trendy quick fixes.
Book Brendan Kelly for an engaging keynote that delivers serious mental health insights with warmth, humour, and the rare ability to make complex ideas accessible to everyone.
How can I book Brendan Kelly for my next event?
Email brendan.kelly@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Prof. Brendan directly.
What topics does Brendan Kelly specialise in?
Brendan Kelly specialises in discussing mental health, resilience, happiness and more.
What is Brendan Kelly's speaking style like?
Brendan delivers engaging presentations that simplify complex mental health concepts, blending warmth and humour. Audiences gain practical strategies for resilience and wellbeing, leaving inspired and informed.
Does Brendan Kelly offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Brendan Kelly offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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