Introduction

How often do we hear ourselves say, "I can't cope", "I'm going mad", "I'm losing my mind"? Despite the wall-to-wall advice on offer to us today, how often do we struggle to maintain a healthy mental attitude in the face of seemingly endless pressure?

Now, in this groundbreaking work, the eminent psychiatrist and broadcaster, Dr Raj Persaud, confronts crucial issues - such as emotional intelligence and the meaning of happiness - and offers proven strategies for achieving and maintaining a healthy, positive mental attitude, regardless of the stresses and strains of daily life. Packed with case histories, questionnaires and fascinating scientific research, this is an invaluable, twenty-first century survival handbook - the ultimate self-help guide to staying sane.

Endorsements

"He is the most eminent psychiatrist of the age...the guru of common sense" Spectator

"He can do what most consultants can't - translate medspeak into plain English"
Dr Phil Hammond, Independent