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📌New article!

Core Processes help answer key questions to find evidence-based solutions. Rik Crutzen & Judith Nalukwago show how they align with Intervention Mapping, supporting participatory, theory-informed, and ecological approaches.

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🔔New article!

In this article of our Special Issue, Francine Schneider & Ekaterina Volevach present intervention mapping step 1: needs & asset assessment.

Read the full article here: doi.org/10.62696/152...

This is a friendly reminder to our members to vote on proposed changes to the EC and our annual conferences. A reminder with the link has just been sent. Please check your spam folders and let us know if you did not receive the email.

The submission deadline for #EHPS2026 has been extended!

📅 New Deadline: 28/2
🔗 Tutorial: cyprusconferences.org/abstract-sub...

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Remember to take part in our membership survey on changes to the EC and our future conferences to take into account sustainability issues! #HealthPsych

🌟 Become a Mentor with the EHPS Mentoring Programme!
We invite EHPS members to join as mentors starting September 2026. Share your experience, support early and mid-career researchers, and develop new skills!
🔗 Register here: ehps.net/mentoring/
🗓️ Deadline: Thursday, 30th April 2026

🌟 Calling all early and mid-career EHPS members!
The Ari Haukkala Mentoring Programme is back this September. Join us to grow your skills with the support of experienced mentors.
🔗 Register here: ehps.net/mentoring/
🗓️ Deadline: Thursday, 30th April 2026
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🔔 Reminder: Apply for the ECR Spotlight Talks at #EHPS2026 by Feb 14!

Postgraduate students, PhD candidates, and early postdocs are warmly invited to share their research in short talks within themed sessions, each featuring a discussant from the #CREATE committee. 💬

ℹ️ More info: 2026.ehps.net

In a recent interview with Dr. Laura Panagi, Prof. Jane Walsh talks about the ideas behind their keynote speech at EHPS 2026

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📢 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
📧 EHPS members received an email this week, asking for their input on proposed changes to the composition of the EHPS EC and the running of EHPS conferences. Please check your spam folders in case you cannot find the email.
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As EHPS 2026 approaches, Prof. Alex Gillespie shares key messages from his upcoming keynote on Using AI to analyze patient voice and hospital listening: insights into patient safety in an interview with Sotia Nestoros.

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The submission deadline for the 40th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society is fast approaching! Don't miss your chance to present your research in Paphos and connect with top experts in Health Psychology

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Our annual conferences are the highlight of the year. Join us in Paphos for #EHPS2026 this year, either in person or online, and share your research. Abstract submission will close on 14 February. More information: 2026.ehps.net

We’ve just kicked off 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ with an inspiring conversation about our goals and impact for the year ahead 🚀
We’re especially happy to welcome Theodora Fteropoulli and @paquitobernard.bsky.social as new co-chairs in our SIG 🤝💡

Looking forward to working together and shaping the year ahead!! ⚖️🌎🌱

YouTube video by EHPS Conference EHPS 2026 | Welcome Message

As we approach EHPS 2026 in Paphos on September 1-4, 2026, enjoy this video capturing the spirit of the event.

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Are you ready to showcase your work at the 40th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society? Join us in Paphos for an inspiring event filled with knowledge-sharing and networking.📢

🔗 Official Website: 2026.ehps.net
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#EHPS2026

Innovative Initiatives Grants The EHPS Innovative Initiatives Grant is intended to support collaboration across EHPS countries and members in their research endeavours, for example through collaborative scoping work, protocol development, grant idea generation/drafting, knowledge exchange or research training. The aim is to create research synergies between EHPS members and achieve innovative outcomes that advance the field of health psychology. It is expected that the application is submitted by at least one EHPS member who is the grant coordinator. It is expected that the applicant(s) will work towards a specified deliverable and timeline, and will produce a brief report on their activity for the upcoming annual EHPS conference. One Innovative Initiatives Grant is available for a maximum of 5000 Euros. Application Deadline: Friday 6th March 2026

Apply by 6 March for the EHPS Innovative Initiatives Grant and receive up to 5000€ for a collaborative project. #HealthPsych #BehSci
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The call for abstracts for @ehpsconference.bsky.social #EHPS2026 is now open. Submit your work by 14 February: 2026.ehps.net/call-for-abs...

Scrreenshot of the first page of the article titled "The relationship between psychological stress and cancer incidence: a systematic review and meta-analysis"

❓ Does stress cause cancer? A new meta-analysis of 19 prospective studies says: No consistent link found.

⚠️ Evidence is very limited and low quality: most studies used single-item stress measures.
✅ Future research needs better tools and repeated assessments.

🔎 Read more: doi.org/qjzz

Here's a sneak peek at EHPS 2026 diverse thematic tracks. Each session promises insightful discussions and innovative ideas.

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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

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:

📢 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

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!

Big ideas are coming!

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

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

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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.

We would like to welcome Prof. Alex Gillespie to the EHPS 2026 keynote stage!

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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...

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....

EHP Team Photo Dec 2025

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! 💫

Exciting news!

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

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