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Creativity can be a powerful form of healing. For individuals living with chronic pain, art therapy may offer more than just a creative outlet - it can help reduce stress, process emotions, and support overall wellbeing. SBM’s newest Healthy Living article explores how creative expression can become part of a meaningful coping toolkit. Read the full article here: sbm.org/healthy-living… #ChronicPain #ArtTherapy #HealthyLiving

Gun violence is a complex public health issue that affects individuals, families, and entire communities. SBM’s latest position statement explores the cycle of gun violence and outlines evidence-based strategies focused on prevention, intervention, recovery, and long-term community wellbeing. Read the full statement here: sbm.org/UserFiles/file…

AI is reshaping scientific publishing and peer review - but what opportunities and ethical challenges come with it? Join SBM’s Publications Council and Oxford University Press (OUP) for a discussion on the evolving role of AI in research publishing, peer review, and editorial integrity. 🗓️ Wednesday, May 20 ⏰ 12–1 p.m. EDT 🔗 sbm.org/training/webin…

Searching for new funding opportunities in behavioral medicine research? SBM’s upcoming webinar, Non-Federal Funding for Behavioral Medicine Research (Part 1 of 2), will feature program officers sharing insights on available funding mechanisms, research priorities, and application strategies across organizations. 📅 Thursday, May 14 ⏰ 1–2 p.m. EDT Click here to register: sbm.org/training/webin…

Ever skipped a workout because you “didn’t have enough time”? That’s all-or-nothing thinking in action. When exercise feels like it has to be perfect - a full workout, the right setting, the right timing - it’s easier to opt out completely. The shift? ➡️ Let go of perfection ➡️ Redefine what “counts” ➡️ Embrace small, flexible movement 🔗 Read more in our latest Healthy Living article: sbm.org/healthy-living… #MoveMore #WellnessTips #HealthyLiving

My official #SBM2026 pic @BehavioralMed

Look at our wonderful HPCS students at this year’s @BehavioralMed! #SBM2026

Don’t miss out on the Presidential Keynote with Christine Hunter, PhD happening right now in International North!

great panel at SBM with late career members discussing career pathways @BehavioralMed

Don’t forget to join the conversation for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card or FREE registration for SBM 2027! #SBM2026

‼️Starting soon! Rethinking how science evolves in times of disruption. Join Dr. Adam Russell’s keynote on building “explorer” mindsets to navigate the future of research and AI. #SBM2026

🏙️ Heading to Chicago for #SBM2026? The Motivation Lab is out in full force! Stop by to say hi & see what my team, collaborators, and neighbors in & near @UMKines have been up to. 📽️ Check the "SBM Playbook" below for our schedule and crowd-sourced Survival Guide! 🧵 (1/2)

Come fuel up before the breakfast roundtables start at 8am! #SBM2026

The tone for #SBM2026 is set, and our hearts are full. 🎶 A massive thank you to the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus for an unforgettable performance to kick off our Opening Ceremony. Your music highlighted how our research is only as strong as the diversity of the perspectives we include. SBM President Dr. Christine Hunter and Program Chair Dr. Lorna H. McNeill have officially welcomed 2,400+ attendees to Chicago. The energy is incredible, and the momentum for Day 1 is here! 🚨 #SBM2026 #ChicagoGayMensChorus #BehavioralMedicine #ScienceAndArt

The calm before the 4:00 PM Welcome Session... #Leadership #HealthPolicy #SBM2026

While the main stage sets up, work begins in the Pre-Conference rooms. Currently tracking: Course 08 on Digital Intervention Design and Course 09 on Advanced D&I Science. In these courses, members are refining the methods that scale evidence-based behavior change to millions. Which course are you attending this morning? Drop your key takeaway below. 👇 #ImplementationScience #DigitalHealth #SBM2026 #PreConferenceCourses

#SBM2026 is officially live. 🚨 The 8th Street Registration area is the morning’s central hub. As a Student Researcher hailing from Taiwan, I will be on SBM’s social media today to bring you live updates from this year’s annual meeting. We are 2,400+ strong, starting Day 1 with a focus on leadership and diversity at the Monica Baskin Diversity Institute. Check in, grab your badge, and find an "Ask Me!" Ambassador to start your meeting. #BehavioralMedicine #SBM2026AnnualMeeting #PublicHealth

Making their #SBM2026 debut: @bright_outcome ✨ Catch them in the poster/exhibit hall, where they’ll be sharing their latest work on digital health solutions and connecting with attendees throughout the meeting. brightoutcome.com