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Over 35 years of contributions. Over 35 years of collaboration. Bringing Health Psychology into focus.
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SfHP is excited to invite symposia, posters, and skill-building sessions for our 2026 APA program!
🔗 convention.apa.org
#HealthPsychology #SfHP #APA #TranslationalScience #CallForProposals
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Locate essential psychology research faster with the latest APA #Thesaurus update, featuring 94 new terms on #emotion, #healthpsychology, #socialpsychology, and more. Learn what’s new here: https://bit.ly/3oUlSj3
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Now Available: The November Issue of Health Psychology!
psycnet.apa.org/PsycARTICLES...

💡 Editor’s Choice (Free to Read):
“Lifetime Trauma Exposure and Accelerated Epigenetic Aging Among Midlife Women” (Thurston et al., 2025)

#HealthPsychology #Research #APApublishing #BehavioralMedicine #SfHP
October 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Gender & Neurodiversity in Autism
Join us Nov 20 at 12pm ET with Dr. Eileen Crehan

1.0 CE credit | FREE for SfHP members, $30 nonmembers
🔗 societyforhealthpsychology.org/sfhp-events

#Neurodiversity #Autism #HealthPsychology #SfHP #CEWebinar
Join us Nov 20 at 12pm ET for Gender and Neurodiversity in Autism: Affirming Identification, Support, and Systems Change 💬 With Eileen Crehan, PhD — exploring how to build more equitable, affirming care for autistic individuals across the lifespan. 🧠 1.0 CE credit | FREE for SfHP members, $30 for nonmembers 🔗 register at societyforhealthpsychology.org/sfhp-events
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Keep Period Pain a Secret? Expanding the Theory of Planned Behavior With Endometriosis Knowledge and Menstrual Stigma to Explain Women’s Intentions to Talk About Menstrual Discomfort—now out in Health Psychology 🔗 https://bit.ly/477MF1e @saraheitze.bsky.social @apadivision38.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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✨ SfHP CE Webinar: Scaling 1-Session Behavioral Pain Treatment for Acute and Chronic Pain: Evidence and Implementation
📅 Nov 6, 2025 | 1 PM ET
1.0 CE, Free for SfHP Members | $30 Non-members

🔗 Register: societyforhealthpsychology.org/sfhp-events
#HealthPsychology #SfHP #PainPsychology #CEWebinar
SfHP CE Webinar: Scaling 1-Session Behavioral Pain Treatment for Acute and Chronic Pain: Evidence and Implementation
October 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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✨ Become an SfHP Fellow! ✨

🔗 Learn more and apply: societyforhealthpsychology.org/membership/fellows/

#SfHP #HealthPsychology #APA #SfHPFellow #ProfessionalRecognition
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October 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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📢 Now Available: The October Issue of Health Psychology®
(The Society for Health Psychology’s official scientific journal)

👉 Explore the October Issue: psycnet.apa.org/PsycARTICLES...
👉 Read the free-to-read article: doi.org/10.1037/hea0...

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September 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Want to become a national leader in psychology?
Join SfHP’s APA Council of Representatives for Demystifying the Process of Becoming a National Leader.

📅 Oct 23, 2025 | 🕐 1 PM EST

🔗 societyforhealthpsychology.org/sfhp-events/

#HealthPsychology #APA #Leadership
September 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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🚨 Upcoming Webinar! 🚨

Making the Lexicon of Behavioral Health Integration Real: Real Research in Real Settings
📅 September 25, 2025 | ⏰ 12 pm ET

Register now at societyforhealthpsychology.org/sfhp-events

#HealthPsychology #BehavioralHealth #IntegratedCare #SfHP
September 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Thinking about a path in Consultation-Liaison Psychology?
Join us Oct 16 at 1pm ET for From Interest to Impact: How We Got into C-L Psychology.
Register: societyforhealthpsychology.org/sfhp-events

#HealthPsychology #ConsultationLiaisonPsychology #SfHP #CLPsych
September 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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🌟 Waiting for the Dust to Settle: An Open Forum for Voicing Uncertainty and Building Community 🌟

📅 Date: September 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00pm ET | 3:00pm CT | 2:00pm MT | 1:00pm PT

👉 Learn more and register via the Events page: societyforhealthpsychology.org/sfhp-events/
September 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Editorial leadership teams for APA journals are seeking nominations for editorial fellowship positions for early-career psychologists (ECPs). Nomination deadline: November 1, 2025. Qualifications, responsibilities, and how-to-apply here: https://bit.ly/46jRIKK #Psychology #PsychSciSky
September 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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🚨 Happening at #APA2025!

Catch a vision for the future of Health Psychology from one of the field’s most inspiring leaders.

📷 Tap the QR code to access the full SfHP program.

#HealthPsychology #Division38 #StephanieFitzpatrick #APA2025 #Psychology
July 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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The Spring issue of The Health Psychologist (APA Div. 38) is live!

Includes a farewell from Editor Dr. Kourtney Schroeder, articles on menopause & sleep, long COVID & mental health, and a reflection from Dr. Stephanie Fitzpatrick.

🔗 societyforhealthpsychology.org/read/the-hea...
July 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Apply to be the Society for Health Psychology Postdoctoral Representative (2025–2026) and help shape the future of postdoc support within the SfHP. Be a voice for trainees, create programming, and grow community connections.

🗓Deadline: July 31, 2025

👉 Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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July 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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The Society for Health Psychology Student Advisory Council is now accepting applications for council positions:
-Membership Rep
-Health Research Rep
-Education & Training Rep
-Chair-Elect
📅 Apps due July 15, 2025
Apply here: forms.gle/itS9V2YLST32...
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June 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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New research from APA’s Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology shows athlete burnout isn’t just fatigue, it can lead to long‑term health problems if not addressed.

Coaches, parents & athletes: proactive prevention strategies are critical.

Read more here: www.apa.org/pubs/highlig...
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June 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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New from APA: Excessive screen time is linked to sleep, behavior, and attention problems in kids—even when controlling for mental health. Important findings for caregivers, educators, and clinicians.
🔗Read more about it here: www.apa.org/news/press/r...
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June 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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APA just launched a new micro-certification in Pain Psychology! A major step in addressing the national pain crisis with behavioral science. Learn more about the certification and future directions for the field here: societyforhealthpsychology.org/sfhp-events/...
APA's New Pain Psychology Micro Credential and Future Directions for Pain Psychology - Society for Health Psychology
July 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Pain Psychology Interest Group The American Psychological Association is developing a new series of APA Micro Credentials, with the first one planned for developmen...
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June 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Register now for Dr. Jonassaint's presentation on June 10th!
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May 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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We’re new around here on BlueSky 👋

Curious about what we do? Watch this presidential address from Dr. Stephanie Fitzpatrick: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSyn...

And explore more on our YouTube channel for insights into the field of health psychology, training, careers, and more!
Dr. Stephanie Fitzpatrick - Presidential Address
YouTube video by Society for HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
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March 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Looking to get involved in health psychology and make meaningful connections?

APA Division 38 has Councils and Interest Groups where you can contribute your voice, collaborate on shared interests, and help shape the field.

Explore more + sign up:
societyforhealthpsychology.org/get-involved/
March 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Health psychologists can shift the narrative from stigma to support, from overprescription to holistic care. Dr. Eyer wrote about how our field is uniquely equipped to address the opioid crisis through research, prevention, and integrated care.

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The Opioid Crisis and Health Psychology Research - Society for Health Psychology
Dr. Eyer addresses the opioid crisis in the United States and the critical role of health psychology in combating this epidemic. He delves into pain management, opioid use disorder treatment, and the ...
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March 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM