How does a seemingly healthy romantic relationship become dissatisfying over time and what can be done to intervene? “We all have a belief system about ourselves, but we also develop belief systems with our partners that act as a filter and guide the way we interpret...
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Experts available on mental health and wellness topics
Western University has the following experts available to speak on a range of mental health related topics: Kelly Anderson Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Areas of Expertise: Population...
New child and youth clinic in London fills big gap in mental health services for kids
The new Child and Youth Development Clinic at Western University is hoping to brighten the picture for area kids and their families who need mental health services. The only interdisciplinary training clinic of its kind in Ontario officially opens on Wednesday to fill...
New Western neuroscience study shows how we learn from watching others
A new study from Western University shows that the parts of our brain that provide us with our sense of touch are activated when we watch someone else learn a manual skill. The findings by Heather McGregor and Paul Gribble from Western's Brain and Mind Institute were...
Science of “being human” explored in upcoming Western Psychology lecture series
Researchers from Western University's renowned Department of Psychology will present free public lectures over the next four weeks, each exploring a specific aspect of "being human" as it relates to controlling everything from biological clocks and the criminal mind...
Dr. Mary Wright’s legacy to continue with community-based research initiative
The legacy of renowned child psychologist and early education pioneer Dr. Mary Wright will begin a new chapter next year. A lifelong advocate for children’s welfare, the late Dr. Wright founded the Mary J. Wright University Laboratory School at Western in 1973. Her...