Society of Behavioral Medicine

Society of Behavioral Medicine SBM is a multidisciplinary, professional society working to improve health by changing behavior.

Multidisciplinary org dedicated to promoting the study of the interactions of behavior with biology and the environment, and the application of that knowledge to improve the health and well being of individuals, families, communities and populations. Our 2,400+ members are scientific researchers, clinicians, educators, and students. They treat and prevent disease by conducting research and transla

ting evidence into
practical application. They implement interventions that improve the health of individuals, families, and whole communities. They focus on behavior change across the lifespan and work in more than 40 specialty areas including cancer, chronic disease, obesity, and physical activity.

📢 Call for Papers!Translational Behavioral Medicine is calling for submissions on intervention sustainability and de-imp...
06/18/2026

📢 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.

We welcome empirical work grounded in implementation science, with a focus on behavioral medicine, translational research, and health equity.

📅 Rolling submissions | All TBM article types accepted
🔗 https://academic.oup.com/tbm/pages/cfp-intervention-sustainability-and-deimplementation

SBM along with 89 other organizations including patient advocacy groups, professional scientific and medical societies, ...
06/17/2026

SBM along with 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 by the Office of Management and Budget – that are disrupting National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research at institutions throughout the country and undermining the stability of the scientific workforce.

Read the full letter:https://www.sbm.org/UserFiles/file/Multisocietysignonletter61626FINAL.pdf

Ready to build stronger research partnerships?Register for SBM's upcoming webinar, Partnering for Progress: Building Suc...
06/17/2026

Ready to build stronger research partnerships?

Register for SBM's upcoming webinar, Partnering for Progress: Building Successful Multi-Sector Research Collaborations, and learn practical strategies for collaborating with schools, healthcare systems, community organizations, nonprofits, and industry partners.

Attendees will gain actionable guidance on:
✔️ Finding the right collaborators
✔️ Aligning goals across sectors
✔️ Building partnerships that support long-term impact and sustainability

📅 June 24 | 12–1 p.m. ET

Reserve your spot today! https://www.sbm.org/training/webinars

SBM along with 322 other organizations across science, research, policy, and education came together to jointly to ask f...
06/16/2026

SBM along with 322 other organizations across science, research, policy, and education came together to jointly to 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. Presently, comments are due July 13, 2026 and the undersigned asked that on or before June 30, 2026 a Federal Register Notice is published extending the comment period to August 27, 2026.

Read the full letter:https://www.sbm.org/UserFiles/file/Jointrequestfrom323organizationsforextensionoftime6_12_2026.pdf

Just one week until The Whole Day Matters webinar!Discover how compositional data analysis (CoDA) can help researchers b...
06/03/2026

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.

Join experts from across movement behavior research as they discuss practical applications, challenges, and future directions for this emerging analytic framework.

📅 Wednesday, June 10
⏰ 12–1 p.m. ET

Don't miss it! https://www.sbm.org/training/webinars

Barriers to access can impact health, well-being, and quality of life.Our new position statement highlights the importan...
06/01/2026

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. By prioritizing accessibility, we can reduce barriers, promote equity, and improve health outcomes for everyone.

Read more:https://www.sbm.org/UserFiles/file/Accessibility-brief26-v2-hires.pdf

SBM joined 59 other organizations in signing a letter to the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) Appr...
05/29/2026

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.

Read the full letter here: https://www.sbm.org/advocacy/sign-ons-and-endorsements

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