In Search of Madness: A Psychiatrist's Travels Through the History of Mental Illness

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.

Ciarán O'Brien is an Irish actor with extensive theatre, film and television experience. He has performed on stages in theatres across the UK and Ireland including Shakespeare’s Globe, The Abbey theatre and the Gate theatre Dublin. Film and TV credits include Hunted, Pursuit, Misfits, The Tudors, Ripper Street and Fair City. He recently narrated Booker listed books The Beesting by Paul Murray and Elaine Feeney's How To Build A Boat.