The Society of Behavioral Medicine

Did you know pregnancy can occur as soon as a few weeks after giving birth? Postpartum contraception can help individuals plan pregnancies and support recovery between births.

Our new #HealthyLiving article explores what to consider when choosing the right method for you.

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SBM is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes who continues to raise the standard of medical innovation through its 6 institutes of health system science, behavioral science, bioelectronic medicine, cancer, molecular medicine & translational research.

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Research Institute are recruiting up to 3 open-rank faculty to join the National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Effectiveness - advancing prevention and treatment of opioid and substance misuse impacting families.

🚨 Founding Faculty Opportunity 🚨

LAST DAY to lock in early bird pricing! ⏳🚨
Be in Chicago, April 22–25, 2026, alongside thousands advancing the science and practice of behavioral medicine.

Register before rates increase → www.sbm.org/events/a... #SBM2026 #BehavioralMedicine #Chicago

SBM is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with affiliate member, Truth Initiative, the nation’s largest nonprofit public health organization dedicated to preventing youth and young adult nicotine addiction and empowering quitting for all. www.sbm.org/membersh... #truthinitiative

Join us to explore:
✔ Sustainable mentoring strategies
✔ Solutions to common training challenges
✔ Inclusive, ethical research practices

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📢 Webinar: Mentorship in Action - Best Practices for Involving Students/Trainees in Behavioral Health Research 🗓 Feb 25 | 12–1 PM EST

Strong research mentorship is essential to advancing behavioral health - yet effective mentoring skills are rarely formally taught.

SBM is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with affiliate member, Lirio, a digital health leader focused on combining the power of behavioral science with AI to drive positive behavioral change for the betterment of all people.

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ONE WEEK LEFT to lock in early bird pricing! ⏳🚨
Be in Chicago, April 22–25, 2026, alongside thousands advancing the science and practice of behavioral medicine.

Four days that could shape your work - and the field - for years to come.

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SBM stands with over 430+ national, state, and local organizations calling on Congress to pass meaningful protections for families - especially in sensitive locations like schools, child care centers, health care facilities, and places of worship.

Read the full letter here: www.clasp.org/public...

Join us to explore:
✔ Sustainable mentoring strategies
✔ Solutions to common training challenges
✔ Inclusive, ethical research practices

#BehavioralHealth #ResearchMentorship

📢 Webinar: Mentorship in Action - Best Practices for Involving Students/Trainees in Behavioral Health Research 🗓 Feb 25 | 12–1 PM EST

Strong research mentorship is essential to advancing behavioral health - yet effective mentoring skills are rarely formally taught.

THINK, SAY, DO: How Caregivers Can Support Sleep Hygiene for Children | Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Consistent, sufficient sleep is important for healthy child development and child mental and physical health. Like nutritious meals and regular physical activity, healthy sleep patterns are crucial for the physical, mental, and academic well-being of children and teens.

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Why is it so hard for kids (and teens) to get enough sleep? 💤 The answer often starts with what caregivers think, say, and do around bedtime. Learn simple, evidence-based ways families can support healthier sleep habits.

THINK, SAY, DO: How to Make Physical Activity Easy and Fun for Kids | Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Physical activity provides many physical and mental health benefits. Unfortunately, less than 20% of children and teens meet the evidence-based, recommended 60 minutes of daily moderate-vigorous physical activity). Caregivers can help address this problem.

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🌟 Make movement fun for kids!
Less than 20% of children and teens get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity - but it doesn’t have to be hard! Learn how caregivers can think, say, and do to make activity feel easy, enjoyable, and part of everyday life. 👟💪

🌟 SBM Member Spotlight 🌟
SBM Fellow Richard J. Holden, PhD, FSBM, was honored with IPHA’s Distinguished Service Award and named a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America. Congratulations on these well-deserved recognitions! publichealth.indiana...

Whether this is your first session or your third, you’ll leave with clear next steps and new connections.
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New to SBM - or just want a refresher? 👋
Join our Kickstart Webinar, a fast, friendly orientation to the SBM community designed to help you connect, get involved, and grow.

✔️ Meet SBM leaders
✔️ Learn how to plug into SIGs and leadership opportunities
✔️ Live Q&A + one-page resource guide

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📣 Don’t miss the SBM Behavior Change Grand Rounds Webinar on Non-Government Funding for Research - Wednesday, January 28 • 12–1pm EST. Hear from panelists with real-world experience securing funding from foundations, philanthropy, and alternative sources, followed by a live Q&A.

Any cuts or delays to funding puts US innovation at risk.

Read the full letter here: sbm.org/UserFiles/fi... #FundNIH

SBM has signed onto a letter calling on Congressional leaders to swiftly pass the FY 2026 Labor-HHS funding bill with at least $48.7 billion for NIH, as supported by the Senate. NIH research delivers lifesaving progress—from cancer therapies to rare disease cures and hematological treatments.

This hybrid role offers opportunities in telehealth interventions, publications, and optional clinical hours toward licensure.
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📣 Job Opportunity: Psychosocial Oncology Postdoctoral Fellow
The Ohio State University is seeking a postdoc interested in cancer care, behavioral medicine, and clinical research.

THINK, SAY, DO: Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits for Kids | Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Helping children and teens make healthy food choices is important for their physical and mental health. Sensitively navigating this topic can be difficult. Thankfully, technology and advances in research make it easier to maintain good nutrition for kids.

👉 Dive into our full article to learn more: www.sbm.org/healthy-... #HealthyLiving #FamilyHealth #Nutrition #ParentingTips

Kids learn healthy habits by watching us. 🍓🍎🍽️
Family meals, shared decision-making, and modeling balanced choices can help children develop a positive relationship with food. Explore the Think. Say. Do. approach to supporting healthy eating at every age.