Brendan Kelly is Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital. In addition to his medical degree, Brendan holds master's degrees in epidemiology, healthcare management and Buddhist studies; and doctorates in medicine, history, governance and law. Brendan has authored and co-authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications, 500 non-peer-reviewed publications, 13 book chapters and 11 books, chiefly on themes related to mental health and wellness. These include Mental Health in Ireland: The Complete Guide for Patients, Families, Health Care Professionals and Everyone Who Wants To Be Well. Sam O'Mahony is an accomplished young actor with a baritone range, yet youthful delivery. He graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and moved quickly into work joining the Royal Shakespeare Company where he performed in various productions. In 2007 he moved to television appearing in Casualty, then later in an episode of fantasy series Camelot (2011) and in more recent times he has appeared in Father Brown (2015). Sam has a talent for voice-work and although finding his success in London he often returns home to Dublin with the intent of expanding his success and happiness both on-and-off the stage and screen.
Sam O'Mahony is an earnest narrator who enhances this exploration of factors that influence happiness. His delivery is crisp, clear, and fluid as he explains the range of genetic and situational variables that can affect people's moods across the general population. With his confident yet relaxed delivery, O'Mahoney wins listeners over. He inspires confidence in the research of the author, a psychiatrist. Fans of the personal growth genre will enjoy this title, which is part introspection and part historical overview of happiness studies. O'Mahony informs as he entertains, making the hour-long chapters fly by. He creates the feeling that we are hearing a series of interesting lectures. This smooth, well-delivered performance will be enjoyed by a wide range of listeners. -- AudioFile Magazine