The Science of Happiness

The science of happiness is a new and flourishing area of scientific research that provides us with a clear understanding of what actually makes us happy. In this timely book, leading psychiatrist Professor Brendan Kelly examines the most up-to-date findings to arrive at a comprehensive set of principles and strategies that are scientifically proven to increase happiness levels. Combining research evidence with scientific, psychological and even spiritual advice, it will enable us to chart a happier path through our complex world. Professor Kelly examines features of the brain that lead us to think the way we do, common misconceptions about happiness, interesting facts about happiness trends around the world and the research that can empower us to create the circumstances for happiness to flourish in our lives. Does a superb job at tackling that most bedevilling of things - happiness. Reading this book will bring it a step closer in your life.' Professor Luke O'Neill

Professor Brendan Kelly is Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital in Dublin. In addition to his medical degree, he has master's degrees in epidemiology, healthcare management, and Buddhist studies, and doctorates in medicine, history, governance, and law. He is also the author of The Doctor Who Sat for a Year.