💉 Taking a GLP-1? Don’t forget about diet and exercise. GLP-1 medications can be a powerful tool for weight loss - but healthy eating and physical activity still play an important role in supporting your overall health.
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📣 The clock is ticking! Just TWO weeks left to submit your abstract for #SBM2027. Share your latest behavioral medicine research, connect with colleagues from across the field, and help shape the conversation at the 47th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Atlanta, GA, April 14–17, 2027.
Let’s Get Ahead of October 1, Together New federal funding rules may take effect October 1, creating uncertainty for those whose work is grant- or institution-funded. SBM is working hard to oppose these proposed changes, but we don’t yet know what’s ahead.
Healthy habits aren't built overnight. Science shows there's no one-size-fits-all timeline. While some habits form quickly, others (like regular exercise) can take several months to become part of your routine.
Please join us in congratulating SBM Fellow and SBM Past President Dr. Monica L. Baskin on her appointment as Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.
New Job Opportunity! 🔔 The Department of Psychology at the University of Mississippi seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology.
Pregnancy brings many changes - including emotional ones. While some worry is expected, ongoing anxiety that feels overwhelming or affects your daily life deserves attention. The good news?
📣 Big news! SBM’s 2027 Abstract Submission Portal is officially OPEN. Share your latest behavioral medicine research and be part of #SBM2027 in Atlanta, GA, April 14–17, 2027. ⏰ Deadline: Wednesday September 2, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. ET 🔗 Submit your abstract and learn more: www.sbm.org/events/a...
Latina youth experience disproportionately high rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, yet many face barriers to accessing culturally relevant mental health support.
Stress isn't just "part of getting older." For women in midlife, stress and vitamin D levels may play a bigger role in overall health than many realize -affecting everything from mood and energy to long-term well-being.
📢 Call for Papers! Translational Behavioral Medicine is calling for submissions on intervention sustainability and de-implementation - two critical but often overlooked stages of evidence-based practice.
SBM & 89 other organizations including patient advocacy groups, professional scientific and medical societies, and other aligned stakeholders representing a broad range of medical and public health interests, write to express their concern regarding barriers – some of which are being imposed...
SBM & 322 other organizations across science, research, policy, and education came together to jointly ask for a 45-day extension to the comment period for the proposed rule by the Office of Management and Budget to revise Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations, published on May 29, 2026.
Sleep challenges are common during and after cancer treatment - but they don’t have to be something you simply live with. Learn why sleep matters for recovery, what may be disrupting your rest, and practical strategies to help you sleep better and feel your best.
Just one week until The Whole Day Matters webinar! Discover how compositional data analysis (CoDA) can help researchers better understand the complex relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep across the 24-hour day.
Barriers to access can impact health, well-being, and quality of life. Our new position statement highlights the importance of creating environments, systems, and resources that are accessible to all.
SBM joined 59 other organizations in signing a letter to the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) Appropriations Subcommittee clerks, expressing gratitude for their efforts in crafting the FY 2027 LHHS appropriations bill, as well as aiding the passage of the 2026 bill.
“Eating for two” is one of the most common pregnancy sayings - but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. 🤰🍎
Access to quality behavioral and mental health care can improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. In our latest position statement we explore the role of evidence-based behavioral medicine in shaping healthier futures. 📄 Read more: www.sbm.org/advocacy...
Creativity can be a powerful form of healing. For individuals living with chronic pain, art therapy may offer more than just a creative outlet - it can help reduce stress, process emotions, and support overall wellbeing.
Gun violence is a complex public health issue that affects individuals, families, and entire communities. SBM’s latest position statement explores the cycle of gun violence and outlines evidence-based strategies focused on prevention, intervention, recovery, and long-term community wellbeing.
AI is reshaping scientific publishing and peer review - but what opportunities and ethical challenges come with it? Join SBM’s Publications Council and Oxford University Press (OUP) for a discussion on the evolving role of AI in research publishing, peer review, and editorial integrity.
Searching for new funding opportunities in behavioral medicine research? SBM’s upcoming webinar, Non-Federal Funding for Behavioral Medicine Research, will feature program officers sharing insights on available funding mechanisms, research priorities, & application strategies across organizations.
Ever skipped a workout because you “didn’t have enough time”? That’s all-or-nothing thinking in action. When exercise feels like it has to be perfect - a full workout, the right setting, the right timing - it’s easier to opt out completely.
Making their #SBM2026 debut: @brightoutcome.bsky.social ✨ Catch them in the poster/exhibit hall, where they’ll be sharing their latest work on digital health solutions and connecting with attendees throughout the meeting. www.brightoutcome.com
New to the Poster/Exhibit Hall at #SBM2026 - UNC Charlotte! We’re glad to have them joining us this year. Swing by their booth to explore their public health and epidemiology programs or just to say hello. www.charlotte.edu/
SBM and 94 other undersigned organizations, including patient advocacy groups, professional scientific and medical societies are profoundly disappointed by the administration's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the National Institutes of Health, which would cut the agency’s funding by over 12%.
A familiar face in the Poster/Exhibit Hall - Springer is returning for #SBM2026. We’re grateful for their ongoing partnership and excited to have them back. Be sure to stop by their booth and reconnect. link.springer.com/
We’re proud to welcome back the U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade as a returning exhibitor at #SBM2026! Stop by their booth to connect and learn more about how they are supporting our community.
