Staying Sane

‘A radical new approach to keeping ourselves mentally healthy’ Independent 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. ‘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