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European Health Psychology Society
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Academic society for health psychologists in and beyond Europe.
@ehps2025.bsky.social #EHPS2025 26 to 29 Aug in Groningen, the Netherlands
Web: https://ehps.net
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European Health Psychology Society @ehps.bsky.social · Dec 16
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Here's a sneak peek at EHPS 2026 diverse thematic tracks. Each session promises insightful discussions and innovative ideas.

#EHPS #HealthPsychology #EHPS2026
December 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Important update for our members: Newsletter guidelines and item submission
➡️ Following the suggestions outlined by the Communications Task and Finish Group at the 2025 conference in Groningen, the following changes to the newsletter have been implemented, effective from this week:
Update: Newsletter guidelines and item submission Following the suggestions outlined by the Communications Task and Finish Group at the 2025 conference in Groningen, the following changes to the newsletter have been implemented, effective from this week: - At the bottom of the newsletter, we now include a link to a webpage outlining the requirements for newsletter items, such as the announcement being from an EHPS entity (e.g., subcommittee, SIG) or relevant to the EHPS membership. - Newsletter items can be submitted by EHPS members through the form embedded in this website. Items submitted by Wednesday midnight will be included in the newsletter on Friday. Newsletter item submissions by email will no longer be accepted. - Any questions about eligibility of newsletter items or about this procedure should be addressed to the EHPS Secretary, Laura M. König This update concludes the implementation of the suggestions generated by the Communications Task and Finish Group. Other implemented suggestions were: A bridge from the EHPS Bluesky account to Mastodon Setting up an EHPS Linkedin page. The EHPS Bluesky account and Linkedin page are linked at the bottom of every newsletter. I would like to thank the members of the group, Melanie Bamert, Dr. Michèle Birtel, Dr. Maya Braun, Imogen Freethy, Kelly Lloyd, Professor Barbara Mullan and Dr. Emma Norris, for their work, as well as all EHPS members who took part in our survey that informed the suggestions. Laura M. König EHPS Secretary
December 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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📢 Join us for the Conceptualization, Measurement & Formalization – SIG Networking Event!
We’d love to chat and connect with you to share ideas and explore collaborations in health psychology.

🗓 Jan 22 | ⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM (GMT) | 💻 Online
December 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Interested in #digitalhealth and want to join a fab team of humans? We are looking for a Social Media Officer to joint our @ehps.bsky.social SIG committee!
ehpsdigihealth.bsky.social EHPS Digital Health & Computer Tailoring (SIG) @ehpsdigihealth.bsky.social · 18d
📢 EOI: Join the EHPS Digital Health & Computer-Tailoring SIG

We’re seeking a Social Media Officer to join the SIG Organizing Committee.

A great opportunity to support SIG activities, visibility, and community-building.

🗓 Apply by 30 January

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Application to join the EHPS Digital Health & Computer-tailoring SIG Committee
Join the Special Interest Group on Digital Health & Computer-tailoring of the EHPS as a committee member and unlock a world of opportunities at the intersection of psychology, technology, and healthca...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Big ideas are coming!

Join us at EHPS 2026 to hear Prof. Gertraud (Turu) Stadler.🎤

Find all the information ➡️ 2026.ehps.net/keynote-spea...

#EHPS #HealthPsychology #EHPS2026
December 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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🎙️ New podcast episode out now!
In our third episode, we chat to two fantastic guests: Maya Braun and Yong Zhang! Both are experts in measuring constructs that change over time and the unique methodological challenges that come with doing so.
December 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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We would like to welcome Prof. Alex Gillespie to the EHPS 2026 keynote stage!

➡️ Discover more 2026.ehps.net/keynote-spea...

#EHPS #HealthPsychology #EHPS2026
December 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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New paper out in Obesity Reviews #openaccess: Mobile interventions to promote healthier lifestyles are popular, but they risk widening existing health inequalities, and this already starts at intervention uptake!
Work funded by @ehps.bsky.social.
Read more: doi.org/10.1111/obr....
Inequalities in Exclusively Mobile Interventions Targeting Weight‐Related Behaviors: Systematic Review of Observational Studies
Mobile health interventions are promising behavior change tools, but they might benefit deprived populations less due to disparities in intervention uptake, engagement, and effectiveness. Evidence so...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Greetings from the Editorial Team of the European Health Psychologist! 😀

We are happy to welcome our new team members:
Ioanna Koliandri and Laura Scholakse. 🤝

We wish you all a joyful holiday season! 💫
EHP Team Photo Dec 2025
December 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Exciting news!

Join us at EHPS 2026 to hear Dr. Nicos Middleton from the on the latest developments in Health Psychology.🎤

➡️ Find all the information 2026.ehps.net/keynote-spea...

#EHPS #HealthPsychology #EHPS2026
December 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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📢 EOI: Join the EHPS Digital Health & Computer-Tailoring SIG

We’re seeking a Social Media Officer to join the SIG Organizing Committee.

A great opportunity to support SIG activities, visibility, and community-building.

🗓 Apply by 30 January

🔗 forms.gle/aeiuiFV2H33j...
Application to join the EHPS Digital Health & Computer-tailoring SIG Committee
Join the Special Interest Group on Digital Health & Computer-tailoring of the EHPS as a committee member and unlock a world of opportunities at the intersection of psychology, technology, and healthca...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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✨️ We’re looking for new EMPOWER Committee members!

Our European network for early- and mid-career health psychology researchers is recruiting 1 Social Media & Engagement Officer and 2 Events Officers.

Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 ✨️
EMPOWER Committee Election
The European network for postdoctoral Early career & Mid-career researchers in health PsychOlogy focusing on Well-being & Empowerment of Researchers (EMPOWER) is a low-threshold, supportive network fo...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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We are grateful to the @ehpscreaters.bsky.social committee for all the hard work they are doing to support our (PhD) student and early postdoc members! 🙏 #PhDLife
ehpscreaters.bsky.social EHPSCreaters @ehpscreaters.bsky.social · 26d
Last weekend, we met in Bern for the #CREATE EC Winter Meeting ❄️ – an inspiring mix of work and growing together as a team. 🌱 We worked on our offerings, enjoyed good food, the Sternenmarkt Christmas market, and chats beyond work. ✨

We return with fresh ideas and new energy for what’s next! 🚀
December 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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The EHPS was sorry to hear of the recent passing of Professor Gerjo Kok. He was active in the society for many years, including hosting the conference in Maastricht in 2007, and more recently through many contributions on the EHPS Fellows Committee. He also was a Fellow of the society since 2013.
December 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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We are grateful for our society's members who are working hard to put together an exciting programme for #EHPS2026!
November 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Meet the people behind the #EHPS2026 Organizing Committee! Stay tuned for updates and insights from our esteemed team!

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November 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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New Call for Papers from our Journal Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine: Article Collection "Eating During Pregnancy and Postpartum: Psychological, Behavioral, and Health Perspectives"
➡️ submit by 29 May 2026: think.taylorandfrancis.com/article_coll...
Eating During Pregnancy and Postpartum: Psychological, Behavioral, and Health Perspectives Eating during pregnancy and the postpartum period plays a critical role in shaping maternal and offspring health. Nutrition during these stages not only impacts maternal physical and mental well-being and birth outcomes but also influences the cognitive, emotional, and physical development of the offspring. The interplay between maternal dietary choices, cultural influences, and biological processes creates a complex system of interactions that profoundly affect health outcomes. Understanding these dynamics is essential to uncovering how maternal and familial factors shape developmental trajectories. Given the growing interest in holistic health approaches, exploring the effects of eating behaviors during pregnancy and postpartum is timely and necessary to address pressing public health challenges. Optimal maternal nutrition is fundamental for a healthy pregnancy, positive birth outcomes, and successful postpartum recovery. Poor dietary behaviors during these stages have been linked to adverse outcomes, including neurodevelopmental conditions, cognitive impairments, and mental health challenges in offspring. Moreover, maternal nutrition interacts with key mechanisms such as the gut-brain axis, epigenetic programming, and sensitive developmental periods, which are critical windows for influencing long-term health. Additionally, cultural and psychosocial determinants, including family support and socioeconomic factors, play significant roles in shaping eating behaviors. Addressing these issues through targeted research and interventions is vital to improving maternal and child health outcomes, improving pre- and postnatal care, reducing disparities, and informing global public health strategies.
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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We are excited to announce the 40th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society, taking place in Cyprus!

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#EHPS
40th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society
01-04 September, 2026 Pafos, Cyprus
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November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🚨 Applications open: Synergy Winter School 2026
Formalising Theories in Psychological Science
📍 MSB Medical School, Berlin | 📅 11–12 Mar 2026
Facilitators: Nele Freyer & Daniel Leisig

Info/apply: ehps.net/meetings/

⏰ Deadline: 30 Jan 2026 (23:59 GMT)

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EHPS Synergy Winter School 2026 flyer: ‘Formalizing Theories in Psychological Science’, 11–12 March 2026, MSB Medical School, Berlin, fee €200. Facilitators: Nele Freyer and Daniel Leisig, with headshots. Left side shows hand-drawn maths on a whiteboard with a cat silhouette; right side includes a ‘More Info & Application’ badge and a QR code with a pointing hand. EHPS Synergy branding.
November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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🎙️ New podcast episode out now!

In our second episode, Gjalt-Jorn Peters (GJ) builds on the conversation about constructs used in health psychology with Olga Perski and Christoph Bamberg. They discuss how these constructs are measured and the challenges of assessing their validity.
November 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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🎉 We’re excited to welcome our new CREATE Executive Committee members!

Together with our continuing members, we’re looking forward to shaping CREATE moving forward. 🌱🚀

A warm thank you also to our leaving members — your time, commitment, and initiative made a real difference! 💛
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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We’re thrilled to close out the year with a special webinar by Prof. Colin Camerer (Caltech) on Integrating Neuro-Psychological Habit Research into Consumer Choice Models.

🗓️ Monday, Nov 17 | 16:00–17:00 (UK)
💻 Free & open to all | Recording shared later
🔗 shorturl.at/nXaZR
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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🩸 New systematic review + meta-regression on plasma donation intentions and behaviour.

Authors identified 56 behavioural factors across 11 domains! However, no clear clear predictors of donation behaviour were found: the intention-behaviour gap remains a priority.

Read the paper 👉 doi.org/qc4h
Screenshot of the title, authors and abstract of the manuscript. Title: Review Article Factors associated with plasma donation intention and behaviour: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the observational literature informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework
November 12, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Did you know that our @ehps-cfm-sig.bsky.social has launched a podcast? The teaser and first episode are available now on major podcast platforms 👏
October 29, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Call for Papers: Special Issue “Focus on Planetary Health and Sustainability: Health Psychology Matters” in the European Journal of Health Psychology @ejhp93.bsky.social
Submit your abstract by 30 November 2025. Full papers will be due 15 March 2026.
More info: econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...
October 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM