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.

Have you ever experienced “butterflies” in your stomach before a presentation or felt queasy during a stressful situatio...
07/24/2025

Have you ever experienced “butterflies” in your stomach before a presentation or felt queasy during a stressful situation?

There’s a scientific reason for that - your gut and brain are deeply connected. In fact, your digestive system plays a surprising role in your mental health.

Explore the gut-brain connection in our new Healthy Living article. 📖 Read more: https://www.sbm.org/healthy-living/the-gut-brain-connection-how-stress-and-sleep-impact-your-gut

🚨 Abstract submissions are NOW OPEN for  !Share your cutting-edge research at the leading conference in behavioral medic...
07/23/2025

🚨 Abstract submissions are NOW OPEN for !
Share your cutting-edge research at the leading conference in behavioral medicine - SBM’s Annual Meeting, happening April 22–25, 2026, in Chicago.

🗓️ Deadline to submit: Sept. 3, 2025
👉 https://sbm.secure-platform.com/site

📣 Future behavioral scientists - this webinar is for you!A postdoc is more than a title. It’s your chance to:✨ Expand yo...
07/22/2025

📣 Future behavioral scientists - this webinar is for you!

A postdoc is more than a title. It’s your chance to:
✨ Expand your skills
🔍 Deepen your research
🚀 Boost your career competitiveness

Join us tomorrow from 12–1 PM ET to learn how postdoctoral fellowships can shape your path forward.

🔗 https://www.sbm.org/training/webinars

SBM joins Tufts University’s Food is Medicine Institute & 118 other organizations in signing a FY2026 federal appropriat...
07/17/2025

SBM joins Tufts University’s Food is Medicine Institute & 118 other organizations in signing a FY2026 federal appropriations letter advocating for stronger funding and policy language to better integrate nutrition into the healthcare system.

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

🚨 The SBM 2026 Abstract Submission Portal is NOW OPEN!Showcase your research at the premier event in behavioral medicine...
07/16/2025

🚨 The SBM 2026 Abstract Submission Portal is NOW OPEN!
Showcase your research at the premier event in behavioral medicine—SBM’s Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 22–25, 2026.

Submit your abstract by Sept. 3, 2025 👉 https://sbm.secure-platform.com/site

🔊 This is not a drill.NIH funding is under attack - and your Senators can stop it.💰 $2.7B already cut🚨 40% cut proposed ...
07/09/2025

🔊 This is not a drill.
NIH funding is under attack - and your Senators can stop it.

💰 $2.7B already cut
🚨 40% cut proposed for 2026
🧪 2,600+ grants canceled
🎯 If you're in WV, SC, KS, LA, MS, AL, MO, MT, TX, KY, IA, WI, CT, HI, IL, MD, NH, NM, OR, PA, RI, VT, or WA - your voice carries more weight than most.

📢 Speak up now using the SBM Advocacy Portal: https://www.sbm.org/advocacy/takeaction?_zs=jqQho&_zl=cnkO3 #/

Schools should be launching pads for healthy habits - not obstacles. SBM urges Congress to retain the Healthy, Hunger‑Fr...
07/01/2025

Schools should be launching pads for healthy habits - not obstacles. SBM urges Congress to retain the Healthy, Hunger‑Free Kids Act standards in the next Child Nutrition Reauthorization.

Let’s keep kids nourished AND learning. ➡️ https://www.sbm.org/advocacy/policy-positions

The Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) urges Congress to restore USDA funding for school meals by reinstating the Loca...
06/23/2025

The Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) urges Congress to restore USDA funding for school meals by reinstating the Local Food for Schools and Local Food Purchase Assistance programs. These programs are critical to preventing hunger and reducing food insecurity for millions of American children.

📢 Read our full statement: https://www.sbm.org/advocacy/policy-positions

SBM along with 135 organizations have urged Congress to reject the proposed elimination of the CDC's Division of Nutriti...
06/17/2025

SBM along with 135 organizations have urged Congress to reject the proposed elimination of the CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO). This division is the backbone of essential public health efforts, from tracking childhood growth with CDC growth charts to providing tools like BMI calculators and supporting proven lifestyle programs. Eliminating DNPAO would be a major setback in our fight against rising obesity and chronic diseases.

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

Address

Milwaukee, WI

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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