Dr Tom Nehmy is a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years’ experience. His passion is preventing psychological problems in people of all ages while also enhancing resilience and wellbeing. His doctoral research in developing the Healthy Minds Program produced the world’s first prevention program to prevent the onset of symptoms of depression and anxiety while also reducing risk for eating disorders.
He was subsequently awarded the 2015 Flinders University Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for Doctoral Thesis Excellence.
Tom currently works with companies, schools and professional organisations to help them build psychological skills for mental health, wellbeing and resilience. He is a prolific public speaker and corporate trainer - more than 35,000 people have attended his workshops, training programs, invited keynote addresses, and conference presentations across Australia and overseas.
Tom has co-authored ten scholarly articles in peer-reviewed scientific publications. He is the author of the new book Apples for the Mind: Creating emotional balance, peak performance and lifelong wellbeing.
His work has been featured on Triple J, ABC Radio, 7 News, Power FM, Radio Adelaide, in the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Advertiser, and beyond.
