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screenshot of the EHPS 2025 conference website showing the final programme and presentation guidelines

The final programme and presentation guidelines for #EHPS2025 are now published on the @ehps2025.bsky.social conference website: 2025.ehps.net

Presentation Guidelines | EHPS 2025 EHPS 2025 will be a hybrid event, combining an in-person event with an enhanced online experience, providing interaction opportunities in most presentation formats, except for poster presentations.

The EHPS 2025 Presentation Guidelines are now available. Find everything you need to prepare your oral, poster, or symposium presentation.

🔗 Access the guidelines here: 2025.ehps.net/presentation...

#EHPS2025

July 2025

Delighted that @ehpsopenscisig.bsky.social has won a @improvingpsych.org Mission Award! 🎊

improvingpsych.org/2025/07/

Thanks for this recognition of our promotion of Open Science in Health Psychology over the last 5 years
@elainetoomey1.bsky.social @rorycoyne.bsky.social @tugcevarol.bsky.social

Congratulations to our #OpenScience Special Interest Group for having their work recognised by @improvingpsych.org! 👏
Learn more about the SIG and join here: ehps.net/open-science/

1 month left ⏳

The 39th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society is just around the corner! Have you registered yet? Don’t miss your chance to be part of it—secure your spot today!

🎟 Register now: 2025.ehps.net

#EHPS2025

Travelling within Groningen | EHPS 2025 To travel within Groningen, we recommend walking, cycling, or using public transport. The city is known for its bike-friendly infrastructure and compact layout, making it easy and enjoyable to…

Getting Around Groningen for #EHPS2025? From buses and bikes to walking routes and transport passes, here’s everything you need to know to navigate the city with ease during the conference. 🚍🚲🚶🏻

🔗 2025.ehps.net/travelling-w...

#EHPS2025 #Groningen

Hello from the latest CREATE committee meeting! 🌼 We’re steadily getting everything ready for the CREATE Workshop at EHPS 2025. 💪
We can’t wait to see you there!

Open Science = Open Doors 🧑‍🔬✨
This could be especially valuable for early career researchers:) #ECR #OpenScience

Looking to collaborate, innovate, and grow? The EHPS 2025 full-day workshops are where ideas come to life. 💡

Don’t miss out—register today: 2025.ehps.net/full-day-wor... #EHPS2025 #EHPS25 #Groningen #healthpsychology #psychology

Join us for our half-day workshops. Don't miss this chance to enhance your skills and connect with peers before the main event kicks off and don't forget to register
2025.ehps.net/half-day-wor...

#EHPS2025 #EHPS25 #UMCG #Groningen #healthpsychology #psychology

Great resource from @ehps.bsky.social EC member Dr. Laura König & et al @lauramkoenig.bsky.social!

Open Science isn't just good for research—it's a powerful way to equip students with real-world skills that boost their employability in and beyond academia. Check out for more: osf.io/preprints/os...

🎥 Missed the webinar on creating scientific posters? No worries!
The recording is now available on our website, catch up anytime and prepare for the EHPS conference:
👉 ehps.net/create-webin...

#Webinar @ehps.bsky.social

Greetings from the Editorial Board of the European Health Psychology! Working on the upcoming issues - stay tuned for more news coming up very soon! 📰

🚨 Deadline extended to June 27! Only a few spots left. Register now: 2025.ehps.net/empower-work...

YouTube video by EHPS habit Reinforcing implementation intentions with imagery increases physical activity strength and behavior

Great talk from Dr. @allydivine.bsky.social on her recent research, followed by an interesting discussion with the audience. Thank you to everyone who joined us live! 🙌

🎥 Missed it? The recording is now available on YouTube. Watch here: youtu.be/0I1tvLoilL8

EMPOWER 2025 - Grant Writing Forum Welcome! We are glad you are interested in applying for the first ever EMPOWER pre-conference workshop. The target group for this workshop is post-PhD early career and mid-career researchers in health...

Have you signed up yet? We have a few spots left in out grant writing workshop for early-to mid-career researchers @ehps2025.bsky.social! Hear from experts Robert West, Eline Smit, Falko Sniehotta, Benjamin Schüz, Sarah Stutterheim, Emely de Vet & James Green! Go go go!!

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Are you ready for next week's webinar on how to create your poster for the EHPS conference? Sign up now! ⬇️

EHPS draft programme, last update on 12 June

The draft programme for @ehps2025.bsky.social is now available on the #EHPS2025 conference website: 2025.ehps.net/program/

New paper from our SIG & members, led by @elainetoomey1.bsky.social : "Adoption of the Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) Guidelines within Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine Journal Policies: A Cross-Sectional Study"

🔗 Read the full paper here: doi.org/10.1080/1743...

📣 A quick hello from the CREATE committee meeting!
We’re putting the final touches on our upcoming webinar about tips and tricks for creating a conference poster — get more info on our website: ehps.net/create-webin...

Remember to join our upcoming Habit SIG session with Dr.
@allydivine.bsky.social (University of Leeds) on: “Reinforcing implementation intentions with imagery increases physical activity habit strength and behaviour”

🗓 Friday 20 June 2025 | 🕙 10:00am (GMT) | 🔗 tinyurl.com/295rbjzu

It's a lot of work to put together a programme when you have so many amazing submissions to allocate - but also a lot of fun! 🤓 The draft programme for #EHPS2025 is now available on the conference website: 2025.ehps.net/program/

❓How Open are health psychology and behavioural medicine journals?
❓How do we support journals to adopt Transparency & Openness Promotion (TOP) guidelines?

📑Find out in our new @ehpsopenscisig.bsky.social paper led by @elainetoomey1.bsky.social

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

EHPS draft programme, last update on 12 June

The draft programme for @ehps2025.bsky.social is now available on the #EHPS2025 conference website: 2025.ehps.net/program/

🚨 Limited spots left! Don’t miss the first-ever EMPOWER Network Grant Writing Workshop at EHPS 2025!

Register by June 13 → docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

@ehps2025.bsky.social @ehps.bsky.social @ehpsdigihealth.bsky.social @ehpscreaters.bsky.social @ehpssynergy.bsky.social

🌱 Application form for the EHPS Sustainable Travel Awards 🏆 As choosing a sustainable means of travel can reduce carbon emissions associated with academic conferencing by up to 90%, the EHPS supports travel methods and routes that cause fewer greenhouse gas ...

Apply now for the #EHPS2025 @ehps2025.bsky.social Sustainable Travel Award. Applications close 3 August 2025. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Application to join the EHPS Digital Health & Computer-tailoring SIG Committee Thank you for your interest in joining the EHPS Digital Health & Computer-tailoring SIG Organizing Committee. The Organizing Committee is currently composed of 10 members in the following roles: Cha...

📢 Join the EHPS #DigitalHealth & Computer-Tailoring SIG Organizing Committee!

We’re recruiting for multiple roles – open to both new and existing members.

Apply by 25 July and tell us which role you’re excited about!

🔗 More info & apply: forms.gle/qXsKiZL6N2Rx...

The deadline for early registration is in a week! Secure your seat at the 39th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society before it’s too late and take advantage of discounted rates.

🔗 easyconferences.org
❓ Video Tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsj5...
#EHPS2025 #Groningen

The effectiveness of behavioral modification interventions for managing weight gain in pregnant women with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis First page of the article Title: Insights into the complexities of symptom management for hemodialysis patients: a systematic review of qualitative studies Abstract: Patients undergoing hemodialysis experience a broad spectrum of symptoms that impact their physical, psychological, and social well-being. Traditional qualitative studies often focus on isolated aspects of patient experiences and offer limited insights into the interconnected nature of symptom management. This systematic review and meta-ethnography aims to synthesise qualitative studies and develop a comprehensive model that elucidates interrelations between patient experiences and symptom management practices in hemodialysis. Our analysis integrated findings from 30 qualitative studies using a meta-ethnographic approach. The results revealed critical psychological and social dynamics influencing symptom management. The model highlights how supportive factors, such as family involvement and effective healthcare interactions, enhance coping mechanisms, improving emotional resilience and treatment adherence. Conversely, it identifies significant barriers, including chronic self-regulatory burnout and systemic inefficiencies, that hinder symptom management and exacerbate psychological distress. By integrating diverse qualitative findings, this study proposes a shift towards patient-centred, culturally sensitive care strategies that prioritise psychological support. This shift aims to transform hemodialysis care by addressing the complex interplay of medical, psychological, and social factors. The developed framework not only facilitates deeper understanding of the psychological impacts of symptom management and offers a structured approach for future research and interventions in this domain[Q1].

📢 New systematic review 📢

How do hemodialysis patients manage their symptoms? This systematic review integrated findings from 30 qualitative studies in one framework, highlighting complex experiences of patients in managing their symptoms.

🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.1080/1743...

🎓 New webinar alert!
Presenting a poster at the next EHPS conference?️
Get tips from former poster prize winners on how to make your poster stand out!
📅 26.06.2025 12-13:00 CEST
💻 Sign up here: uni-mannheim.zoom.us/meeting/regi...