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 translating 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.

12/17/2025

What makes SBM more than just a professional society? It’s the people. 💙

SBM members share how being part of the Society has helped them build meaningful connections, find mentors and collaborators, and grow at every stage of their careers. Whether you’re a trainee, early-career professional, or seasoned researcher, SBM offers a welcoming community dedicated to advancing behavioral medicine.

Discover how SBM membership can support you at every stage of your career. 🌟 https://www.sbm.org/membership

When researchers have the chance to speak directly with congressional staff, something powerful happens - policymakers b...
12/17/2025

When researchers have the chance to speak directly with congressional staff, something powerful happens - policymakers begin to see the people, challenges, and hopes behind NIH funding. These conversations don’t just inform policy; they give a voice to the future of science and public health.
Your support makes this possible.

💙 A gift to SBM’s Policy Advocacy Fund helps ensure behavioral medicine continues to be heard where decisions are made. www.sbm.org/donate/donate-now.php

Your support fuels advocacy that matters. This year, SBM members like Kate Aubuchon, PhD, met with congressional staff t...
12/10/2025

Your support fuels advocacy that matters.
This year, SBM members like Kate Aubuchon, PhD, met with congressional staff to elevate the urgent need for NIH funding and to share how research delays are impacting communities nationwide.
When you give to SBM, you help train and empower more scientists to show up, speak up, and make a difference.

👉 Make your year-end gift today and strengthen the future of behavioral medicine. https://www.sbm.org/donate/donate-now.php

Hearing that your baby has a heart condition can be overwhelming. 💔 You’re not alone - nearly 1 in 100 babies born in th...
12/04/2025

Hearing that your baby has a heart condition can be overwhelming. 💔 You’re not alone - nearly 1 in 100 babies born in the U.S. has congenital heart disease (CHD).

Wondering what’s next? Our new article shares trustworthy resources, tips for caring for your infant, and advice on navigating life with CHD. You and your little one deserve support, not stress. 💛
Read more here: 👉 https://www.sbm.org/healthy-living/your-infant-has-congenital-heart-disease-what-now

When early-career researchers like Mariajosé meet with Congress, they bring forward the stories, needs, and experiences ...
12/04/2025

When early-career researchers like Mariajosé meet with Congress, they bring forward the stories, needs, and experiences of the communities they serve. This is the heart of advocacy - and why it matters.

SBM’s Policy Advocacy Fund supports this vital work by training researchers to engage directly with policymakers and strengthen behavioral medicine’s voice in federal decision-making.

Your gift this giving season helps us expand the Policy Ambassador Program, protect NIH funding, and ensure that diverse voices continue to be heard on Capitol Hill.

Give today: www.sbm.org/donate/donate-now.php

Four days. Thousands of changemakers. Ideas that could transform the future of health.It’s all happening at SBM's 2026 A...
12/03/2025

Four days. Thousands of changemakers. Ideas that could transform the future of health.
It’s all happening at SBM's 2026 Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 22–25, 2026.

Don’t just watch the future of behavioral medicine unfold - be in the room where it happens!
Register now → https://www.sbm.org/events/annual-meeting

NIH funding is vital - not only for advancing research that improves public health, but also for training and retaining ...
12/02/2025

NIH funding is vital - not only for advancing research that improves public health, but also for training and retaining early-career investigators who will lead the next generation of scientific innovation. Researchers like Lisa bring these messages directly to Congress through the Policy Ambassador Program.

Your support keeps this advocacy work strong! By donating to SBM’s Policy Advocacy Fund, you help ensure behavioral medicine has a powerful voice in federal policy.

Give today: https://www.sbm.org/donate/donate-now.php

Behavioral Medicine Needs YOU!Join a community of 2,400+ students, trainees, clinicians, and researchers shaping the fut...
11/26/2025

Behavioral Medicine Needs YOU!
Join a community of 2,400+ students, trainees, clinicians, and researchers shaping the future of behavioral health.
Become an SBM member today and expand your network, your skills, and your impact. đź”— sbm.org/membership

Feeling overwhelmed by a diabetes diagnosis? You’re not alone. The path to healthy living with type 2 diabetes isn’t jus...
11/20/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by a diabetes diagnosis? You’re not alone. The path to healthy living with type 2 diabetes isn’t just physical - it’s emotional and spiritual too. Embracing faith, meditation, community & meaning can make a difference.

Read more about how spirituality supports self-care and resilience with diabetes. 👉 https://www.sbm.org/healthy-living/spirituality-for-healthy-diabetes-management

Advocacy showed me that my voice as a scientist extends far beyond my publications.”This is exactly what SBM’s Policy Am...
11/19/2025

Advocacy showed me that my voice as a scientist extends far beyond my publications.”

This is exactly what SBM’s Policy Ambassador Program makes possible - empowering researchers to bring evidence directly to Congress and influence real policy decisions!

This year, we’re striving to raise $7,500 to support the next class of Policy Ambassadors, protect NIH funding, and ensure behavioral medicine has a strong voice in Washington.

If you believe in the power of science to shape healthier futures, we invite you to support the Policy Advocacy Fund today: ➡️ www.sbm.org/donate/donate-now.php

📢 Calling all behavioral scientists, researchers & allied professionals!Want to make your science heard beyond academia?...
11/18/2025

📢 Calling all behavioral scientists, researchers & allied professionals!

Want to make your science heard beyond academia? Join us TOMORROW Nov. 19 from 12-1 p.m. EST for the SBM's webinar: “Science in Plain Language: Writing, Speaking, and Engaging Beyond Academia.”
âś… Learn how to simplify your findings
âś… Pitch op-eds that matter
âś… Engage the public & policy audiences

Members attend free - don’t miss out! 🔗 https://www.sbm.org/training/webinars

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