The discovery that depression is the single largest driver of substance use during pregnancy - more important than education, income, or age - highlights the need for greater supports for the mental health of mothers-to-be, according to Western researchers.
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Depression drives substance use during pregnancy

The discovery that depression is the single largest driver of substance use during pregnancy - more important than education, income, or age - highlights the need for greater supports for the mental health of mothers-to-be, according to Western researchers.

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Western takes first steps toward the Moon

In February, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada is joining the international effort to explore the Moon with robots and, eventually, humans.

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Predator fear factor unlocks PTSD secrets

The fear predators inspire in their prey can leave long-lasting traces in the brains of wild animals, comparable to effects seen in humans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a Western-led study.

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Survey explores nationwide trans, non-binary population

Researchers hope findings from a new nationwide survey will offer greater insights into trans and non-binary communities where little data currently exist - doing for Canada what a similar survey did for Ontario a decade ago.

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Musical meet up in Lucca, Italy

It was luck, a sibling connection and a shared love of singing that led to a musical European encounter 7,000 kilometres away for two promient London, Ontario groups.

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Lynda finds new home at LinkedIn Learning

Western community access to Lynda content will move to LinkedIn Learning on Aug. 14, university officials announced this week.

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Wellness @ Western

Get Up & Go!

Join Mollie for a 35-minute activity class that rotates through a series of mobility exercises, body-weight movements, and short runs. Global Challenge participants will earn over 6000 steps (combined walking + cross-training).

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August 9 - September 7, 2019

Commentary

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Media image belies lack of substance

Political Science professor Marta Dyczok asks if Ukrainians see the changes they so overwhelmingly voted for in the 2019 elections? The short answer is we don’t really know, and the prospects seem very uncertain.

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Enjoy these divinely inspired selections

From helping a comedy king find a friend, to road-tripping across America with Mr. Wednesday riding shotgun, you don’t have to battle Heaven and Hell to find something to enjoy when Digital Media Designer Allyson Steward takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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