Tuesday's Psychology Tips: 20% of Women Are at Risk for Mental Illness in 1st Year After Childbirth

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Thought for the Day: Last night I read the first part of an article in the New York Times, 'Thinking of Ways to Harm Her' on New Findings on Timing and Range of Maternal Mental Illness, by Pam Bellock. I felt the findings were so important that I wrote several Tips on HealthTap. New research is indicating that postpartum depression is not the only thing women need to be aware of and getting help for during pregnancy and the 1st year after giving birth. Read on to see why:

Tuesday's Psychology Tips: With Hope, The Odds Don't Matter

Thought for the Day: Today, +Heather Von St. James, one of the people connected to me on Google+ asked me to share her story. She told me that although Mesothelioma Awareness week is over, she would like me to share this on my blog. After I viewed her story, I decided to share it here on Tuesday's Psychology Tips. Her message, "With Hope, The Odds Don't Matter," is a wonderful tip for anyone struggling with a difficult medical diagnosis. 

Tuesday's Psychology Tip: Self Esteem Building Tip

Tuesday's Psychology Tip:

     "Exposure to varied hobbies will help 

your child discover their strengths and 

build self esteem. "  Dr. Barbara Lavi

Thought for the Day: Today, I decided to share a tip from my HealthTap profile. If you are not familiar with the site, it is a great place to get answers to all your health related questions. For longer articles that address building a child's self esteem take a look at Motivational Monday: How To Parent A Malala or Thursday's Trivia Answer: Can A Few Minutes Impact On Self Confidence?  Have a great day!