Tim Sharp National Suicide Prevention Conference 2026

Tim Sharp

An internationally renowned leader in the fields of Mental Health and Positive Psychology, Dr. Tim Sharp (aka Dr. Happy) is a sought-after Speaker and Facilitator, Consultant, Coach and Mentor, Writer and Podcaster. Dr. Sharp has three degrees in psychology (including a Ph.D.) and an impressive record as an academic, clinician and coach. He established and ran one of Sydney’s most respected clinical psychology practices, a highly regarded Executive Coaching practice, and is the founder & CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) of The Happiness Institute. He’s taught at all the major universities in NSW and has been an Adjunct Professor (in Positive Psychology) within the School of Management, Faculty of Business at UTS as well as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Health Sciences, RMIT. Taken together, Dr. Sharp has achieved notable success in the academic, professional and business worlds, as well as in publishing, having written 7 books and recorded more than 10 audiobooks. At the same time, however, Tim has experienced significant mental ill-health and suicidality, which has driven his passion to advocate on behalf of others who experience psychological distress, speaking publicly about his experiences in an attempt to smash the stigma.