Brendan Kelly

Dr. Brendan Kelly and Niall discuss redefining resilience post-Covid, lessons from history in mental health treatment, and stories from 'Asylum: Inside Grangegorman'. They emphasize innate resilience, societal interconnectedness, and the importance of person-centered care in building resilience in a post-pandemic world.

Professor Brendan Kelly, a leading psychiatrist and author at Trinity College Dublin, delves into the intricacies of happiness and mental health. He critiques the medicalization of unhappiness and the societal influences shaping our well-being. Brendan shares insights on agency in the workplace, the rise of youth suicide rates linked to technology, and the complex relationship between hedonism and contentment. Drawing from Buddhism, he emphasizes the fluid nature of self-identity, urging a shift towards purposeful living.