It's true that human beings as a species are equipped with a brain that allows us to think and carry out a series of complex functions. Thanks to our gray matter, we are able to make use of superior faculties such as intelligence, willpower, freedom, and consciousness, among others. However, if reasoning is a quality that distinguishes us, why don't we put it at the service of our happiness? Our actions affect others, and as much as we take responsibility for our personal mental health, we act for the benefit of others, always searching for a better quality of life and a healthy life that's worth living. This book provides basic information about mental health as well as common disorders, and it offers suggestions on how to create a healthy environment, how to prevent or minimize the risk of illness, and how to recognize specific signals that could indicate impending sickness.

Lorna Santín is a psychologist and an educator at conferences and workshops. She has appeared on radio and television shows speaking about self-esteem, values, emotional intelligence, sex education, leadership, and other topics. She is the author of Cómo educar a jóvenes para el éxito and Cómo educar a sus hijos para la libertad.