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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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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.
February 16, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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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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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
January 9, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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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...
January 7, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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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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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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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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The EHPS Mentoring Standing Committee is seeking to fill the roles of 🗒️ Secretary/ Treasurer and 🤝 Matching Officer.
Express your interest by detailing your reason for applying and what you bring to the role, together with a short CV, in an email to [email protected] by the 17th of November 2025.
Join the EHPS Mentoring Standing Committee as Matching Officer! Are you organized and passionate about bringing EHPS people together? We are seeking a dedicated Matching Officer to closely work together in a team of two matching officers taking care of matching different mentee/mentor pairs for our mentoring programme. In this vital role, you will: • Closely work together with the other Matching Officer • Prepare mentor and mentee application templates to facilitate effective matching • Review applications for completeness and suitability • Match mentors and mentees based on relevant criteria • Follow up with mentor and mentee pairs during the first three months This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the EHPS, collaborate with like-minded professionals, and support the advancement of the mentoring programme across Europe. The term for the role is two years in the first instance. Would you like to discuss the role? Get in touch with the EHPS Mentoring Standing Committee Chair, Dr Eleni Karasouli (eleni.karasouli@dmu.ac.uk) Would you like to find out more about the Mentoring Programme? Visit ehps.net/mentoring. Ready to take on this rewarding challenge? Express your interest today by sending no more than a couple of paragraphs detailing your reason for applying and what you bring to the role, together with a short CV to mentoring@ehps.net by the 17th of November 2025. We look forward to hearing from you! Join the EHPS Mentoring Standing Committee as Secretary/Treasurer! Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about contributing to the EHPS? We are seeking a dedicated Secretary/Treasurer to play a pivotal role in supporting the Chair and ensuring the smooth running of our Standing Committee. In this vital role, you will: • Assist the Chair with administrative and strategic support • Organize and coordinate committee meetings, prepare agendas, and record minutes • Manage communications for new committee members • Oversee financial transactions and maintain accurate records • Prepare financial reports and contribute to the committee's strategic goals This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within EHPS, collaborate with like-minded professionals, and support the advancement of the mentoring programme across Europe. The term for the role is two years in the first instance. Would you like to discuss the role? Get in touch with the EHPS Mentoring Standing Committee Chair, Dr Eleni Karasouli (eleni.karasouli@dmu.ac.uk) Would you like to find out more about the Mentoring Programme? Visit Mentoring | EHPS.net Ready to take on this rewarding challenge? Express your interest today by sending no more than a couple of paragraphs detailing your reason for applying and what you bring to the role, together with a short CV to mentoring@ehps.net by 17th November 2025. We look forward to hearing from you!
October 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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#EHPS2025 Friday winners:
👏 Yara Sievers: Understanding and facilitating sun protection among outdoor workers in the Netherlands
👏 Theresa Frohn: Silently ignored: how attributional styles moderate the impact of phubbing on well-being in VR interactions
September 22, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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#EHPS2025 Thursday winners:
🏅 Lieve Vonken: The effect of narratives on perceived antibacterial resistance susceptibility
🏅 Morkevičiūtė Modesta: Affective and occupational outcomes of workaholism: A systematic review and meta-analysis
September 22, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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#EHPS2025 Wednesday winners:
🏆 Indra Carey: An ethno-phenomenographical approach to understanding physical activity enjoyment and its link to mental wellbeing
🏆 Lyra Egan: Main Outcomes from a Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial of the OurFutures Vaping Program
September 22, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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The EHPS EC was so busy during the #EHPS2025 conference that we only managed to take a photo with about half of our committee members - oops! Keep an eye out for several emails from us regarding polls, opportunities to engage, and upcoming EC nominations and elections.
Members of the EHPS EC: Rado Masaryk, Gözde Ozakinci, Laura König, Angelos Kassianos, Katie Newby
September 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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It's a wrap on an amazing #EHPS2025: LOC chair Adelita Ranchor handed over the baton to #EHPS2026 LOC chair Angelos Kassianos! A huge thanks to everyone who made this year's conference a success, and we are looking forward to seeing you again next year in Cyprus.
August 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Don't miss out on another opportunity to learn more about our many special interest groups! Five of them will meet today during the lunch break. #EHPS2025 @ehpsopenscisig.bsky.social @ehpshabit.bsky.social
Screenshot from the programme
August 28, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Want to learn more about the different EHPS subcommittees and special interest groups and how to get involved with them? Join us for our Networking Event, taking place today immediately after the keynote! #EHPS2025
August 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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We would like to introduce you to the #EHPS2025 conference mascot, Bella. She loves cuddles, and may have inspired some discussions about the need for emotional support animals at future conferences 😉 Let us know which animals are your favourite below!
August 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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#EHPS2025 Day 2 has already kicked off. If you enjoy our conferences and would like to share your thoughts on how to make them more sustainable, or if you want to contribute to ongoing discussions around how the society communicates with its members, join us for the AGM at 13:00!
AGM announcement
August 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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We are looking forward to an exciting programme. Thank you to the Scientific Committee, chaired by Professors Val Morrison and @lauramkoenig.bsky.social, for their hard work! 👏
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Scientific Committee Chairs Professors Val Morrison and Laura König
August 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Sustainability is important to our society and to our members. Three members travelled to Groningen by train for (almost) 1000 kilometers each, so they received our sustainable travel award! 👏 to Maelle Fleury, Jessica Schiller and Dr. Christoph Bamberg!
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Sustainable travel award winners
August 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Also a heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the Stan Maes Early Career Award, Dr. Daniel Phipps and @josiannekollmann.bsky.social, as well as to Herman Schaalma PhD award winner @alearuf.bsky.social 💐 their work is already moving #healthpsychology forward!
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Winner Dr. Daniel Phipps Winner Dr. Josianne Kollmann Winner Dr. Alea Ruf
August 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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The award ceremony is always a highlight! Congratulations to the new EHPS fellows Professor Nelli Hankonen, Professor Wendy Hardeman, Professor Jutta Mata, and Dr. GJ Peters 👏 who all made outstanding contributions to the society and #healthpsychology!
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The new EHPS fellows with fellowship committee chair Professor Paul Norman
August 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Day 1 of #EHPS2025 started with the opening ceremony. A big thank you to Professor Adelita Ranchor and her team for hosting us in beautiful Groningen! Also, thanks to Tim and Tim from Stranger Things Have Happened, we know exactly how to pronounce the city name in Dutch!
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Professor Adelita Ranchor Professor David French Professor Wiro Niessen Stranger Things Have Happened moderated the opening ceremony
August 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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The day is finally here: #EHPS2025 starts today! We will kick off the conference at 15:30 with our opening and awards ceremony, followed by the first keynote by Professor Ellen Smets. We are looking forward to seeing you! @ehps2025.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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The final programme and presentation guidelines for #EHPS2025 are now published on the @ehps2025.bsky.social conference website: 2025.ehps.net
screenshot of the EHPS 2025 conference website showing the final programme and presentation guidelines
July 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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The draft programme for @ehps2025.bsky.social is now available on the #EHPS2025 conference website: 2025.ehps.net/program/
EHPS draft programme, last update on 12 June
June 14, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Registration is open for #EHPS2025 in Groningen. Register by 13 June to benefit from the early bird rates.
Important for all @ehps2025.bsky.social presenters: You must register by this deadline to have your contribution included in the programme.
2025.ehps.net/registration/
June 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM