Start 2026 strong by registering for SBM’s Annual Meeting in Chicago. Join us April 22–25, 2026, for four days of bold ideas, meaningful connections, and thousands of changemakers shaping the future of behavioral medicine! This year, don’t just set goals - set the direction for health.

Mental health is an essential part of overall health. For LGBTQIA+ individuals, community support, self-care practices, and affirming resources play an important role in reducing stress and fostering resilience.

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 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.

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). Our new #HealthyLiving article shares trustworthy resources, tips, and advice on navigating life with CHD. 👉 www.sbm.org/healthy-...#HealthyLiving

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.

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 → www.sbm.org/events/a...

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.

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. 🔗 sbm.org/membership

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 & spiritual too. Embracing faith, meditation, community & meaning can make a difference. Read more here: 👉 www.sbm.org/healthy-... #DiabetesManagement

"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!

Want to make your science heard beyond academia? Join us tomorrow for the SBM webinar: “Science in Plain Language: Writing, Speaking, and Engaging Beyond Academia.” ✅ Learn how to simplify your findings ✅ Pitch op-eds that matter ✅ Engage the public & policy audiences 🔗 www.sbm.org/training...

Want to make your science heard beyond academia? Join us Nov 19 for the SBM webinar: “Science in Plain Language: Writing, Speaking, and Engaging Beyond Academia.” ✅ Learn how to simplify your findings ✅ Pitch op-eds that matter ✅ Engage the public & policy audiences 🔗 www.sbm.org/training...

🩺 Healthcare burnout is real - and it’s not a personal failure. When you’re constantly caring for others, it’s easy to forget to care for yourself. Learn simple ways to ease burnout and build resilience in our latest #HealthyLiving article: 👉 www.sbm.org/healthy-...

📣 Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Public Health is hiring! Join the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences as an open-rank, tenure-track faculty member and help advance the science of health behavior change. 🔗 Learn more and apply: www.sbm.org/membersh...

🎉 Registration is OPEN for #SBM2026! Four days. Thousands of minds. Endless inspiration. Join us in Chicago, April 22–25, 2026, for behavioral medicine’s biggest event of the year. Be part of the conversations shaping the future - register today → www.sbm.org/events/a...#SBM2026!#BehavioralMedicine

Now open! SBM is accepting nominations for two Board of Directors positions: President-Elect and Member Delegate. Help shape the future of SBM - submit your nomination today! 🔗 www.sbm.org/about/le...

Hot flashes, sleep changes, mood shifts - the menopausal transition can bring it all. But understanding what’s happening in your body is the first step to managing it with confidence. 💡 Learn more: www.sbm.org/healthy-... #MenopauseAwareness #MidlifeHealth

Ready for your next career move? ⚠️ Kaleida Health – Olean General Hospital is hiring an Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our Behavioral Health team in Olean, NY. Click here to learn more! 🔗 www.sbm.org/membership/j...

New to SBM—or ready to re-engage? 🚀 Join a Live Kickstart Webinar to: ▫️ Connect with SBM leaders & peers ▫️ Learn about SIGs, programs, and networking opportunities ▫️ Get tailored career & research guidance Sessions are offered Nov 5, Feb 4, and May 6 at 12 PM ET. 📌 sbm.execinc.com/edibo/BCWebi...

🤰 There’s an app for everything - including pregnancy! But not all are created equal. Learn how to find a pregnancy app that truly supports your physical and emotional health. ➡️ Read the full article: www.sbm.org/healthy-livi... #PregnancyHealth #MaternalWellbeing #DigitalHealth #HealthyLiving

Looking to take the next step in your behavioral medicine career? The Center for Biobehavioral Health at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is recruiting for an Open Rank, Tenure Track Faculty Position focused on biobehavioral and clinical/translational science. 🔗 Details: www.sbm.org/membership/j...

Postdoc Fellowship Opportunity! Join the Center for Biobehavioral Health at Nationwide Children’s Hospital for a 2-year fellowship focused on: 💻 Digital health 🧠 Behavioral clinical trials 👧 Adherence research in youth with acute and chronic health conditions Learn more: www.sbm.org/membership/j...

🚨 Postdoc Opportunity! Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is recruiting fellows for its Psycho-Oncology Research Training Program in NYC. Learn more and apply here: ➡️ www.sbm.org/membership/j...

Looking for more meaning in your life? 🌱 This National Mentoring Day (Oct. 27), celebrate by paying it forward and discover how mentorship can enrich your life just as much as your mentee’s. Read more here! www.sbm.org/healthy-livi...

What if exercise could help you live longer after cancer? A major study found colon cancer survivors who exercised had fewer recurrences and lived longer than those who didn’t. Just 150 minutes a week made the difference. Read our newest #HealthyLiving article here: ➡️ www.sbm.org/healthy-livi...

💚 World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental wellness is an essential part of overall health. Explore tips from SBM experts on how small lifestyle changes - like moving more, managing stress, and getting quality sleep - can strengthen both body and mind. 🙌Read more: www.sbm.org/search-healt...

📍 Rockville, MD! Join us for a Behavioral Medicine Meetup full of networking, skill-building, and community. Connect with local peers, hear member stories, and enjoy happy hour together. Students, members & anyone interested in behavioral medicine are welcome! RSVP Here: ➡️ www.sbm.org/meetups

1 in 8 women. That’s how many will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, take steps that matter: ✅ Know your family health history ✅ Stay active ✅ Get screened ✅ Talk with your provider Read more here ➡️ www.sbm.org/healthy-livi...

SBM joined 75 organizations urging Congress to swiftly pass a final FY26 appropriations bill that protects the NIH with at least $48.7 billion, and to keep any appropriations bill or continuing resolution free of harmful policy riders. Read the full letter here: www.sbm.org/advocacy/sig...

College can feel lonely - but it doesn’t have to stay that way. 💙 Learn simple, research-backed strategies (including the 4-step E.A.S.E. method) to help your student build real connections and feel supported. Read more here: 👉 www.sbm.org/healthy-livi... #mentalhealthsupport #healthyliving

Today’s science could lead to a breakthrough treatment for a chronic or life-threatening condition that affects millions. To deliver on that promise we need sustained, predictable funding for the NIH. rallyformedicalresearch.org #RallyMedRes #FundNIH

Scientific integrity and national health security are at stake. SBM signed coalition letters urging oversight of the recent dismissal of CDC leadership, calling for transparency and accountability from Congress. Read the full letter here: www.sbm.org/advocacy/sig... #ScienceIntegrity

Health breakthroughs depend on stable funding. Arbitrary NIH grant cancellations threaten lives, jobs, and U.S. competitiveness. It’s time for reform. Read our full Position Statement: ➡️ www.sbm.org/UserFiles/fi... #PublicHealth #ResearchFunding

📍 Richmond, VA - you’re invited! Join us for a Behavioral Medicine Meetup full of networking, skill-building, and community. Connect with local peers, hear member stories, and enjoy happy hour together. Anyone interested in behavioral medicine is welcome! RSVP Here: ➡️ www.sbm.org/meetups

Join us for an exclusive session hosted by Nitto Innovations/Nitto Denko Corporation as they introduce their groundbreaking Stress Visualization System — a wearable device that measures and visualizes stress responses through pulse waveform analysis. Register now: ➡️ www.sbm.org/training/web...

The flu won’t wait - and neither can we! 🚨 Our new position statement highlights how stronger policy means healthier, safer communities. Medicaid, vaccines & public health funding are the keys. Read More: ➡️ www.sbm.org/advocacy/pol...

Did you know? Chronic pain lasts 3 months or more - but physical activity can help ease it. Getting active doesn’t mean pushing yourself, it’s about smart, supportive movement. Start small. Feel better. Read our newest #HealthyLiving article: www.sbm.org/healthy-livi...

🚨 Less Than 1 Week Left! 🚨 Submit your abstract for the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Chicago, April 22–25. Showcase your research, spark new collaborations, and connect with the nation’s top behavioral medicine experts. ➡️ www.sbm.org/meetings/2026

The average workday keeps us glued to our chairs - but even regular workouts can’t undo hours of sitting. The fix? 🛠️ Frequent, bite-sized movement “snacks” like walking meetings, standing breaks, or sit-stand desks. See how to make your day more dynamic: ➡️ www.sbm.org/healthy-living

🚨 Don’t wait - just 2 weeks left! 🚨 Submit your abstract for the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Chicago, April 22–25, 2026. Don’t miss the chance to share your research with the nation’s leading behavioral medicine experts. ➡️ www.sbm.org/meetings/2026

📢 Postdoc Opening! UIC is seeking applicants for the Cancer Health Equity & Career Development Program (CECDP) fellowship. ✔ NIH-level stipend ✔ Hybrid work option ✔ Mentorship & training in cancer disparities research Apply now: www.sbm.org/membership/i...

College life can be overwhelming - especially when it comes to food. 🍎 Learn how to master your campus meal plan, find nutrition resources, and build habits that last a lifetime in our new #HealthyLiving article! 🔗 www.sbm.org/healthy-livi... #CollegeHealth #EatSmart #HealthyHabits

Everyone deserves equal access to care. The Society of Behavioral Medicine supports policies that protect persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities from discrimination that impacts their access to equitable healthcare. Read our full statement here: ➡️ www.sbm.org/advocacy/pol...

SBM is proud to stand with 584 national organizations urging lawmakers to strengthen FY 2026 funding for the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee. These programs shape the future of our health systems, our schools, our workforce - and our communities. Read the letter here: ➡️ www.sbm.org/advocacy/sig...

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. 📖 Read more: sbm.org/healthy-livi... #GutHealth #HealthyLiving

🚨 Abstract submissions are NOW OPEN for #SBM2026! 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 👉 sbm.secure-platform.com/site #CallForAbstracts #ResearchMatters

Future behavioral scientists - this is for you! A postdoc is more than a title. It’s your chance to: ✨ Expand your skills 🔍 Deepen your research 🚀 Boost your career Join us tomorrow from 12–1 PM ET to learn how postdoctoral fellowships can shape your path forward. 🔗 www.sbm.org/training/web...

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: ➡️ www.sbm.org/advocacy/sig...

Your research deserves the spotlight! 🌟 Present at #SBM2026 and share how your work is breaking silos and advancing real-world solutions. From digital health to climate change, there's a place for your voice. 📍 Chicago | 📆 April 22–25, 2026 📝 Submit by Sept. 3, 2025: www.sbm.org/meetings/2026