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🚀 EHPS Open Science Student Award 🚀

Applications Open! Are you a student or recent graduate passionate about #openscience in #healthpsychology? EHPS OS SIG is awarding a €500 to recognize and support OS practices!

Deadline: 17/04/2026

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📌New article!

In our special issue on intervention mapping, Idah Mokhele introduces Step 4 of the Intervention Mapping protocol: Program Production, emphasizing the translation of a carefully planned program into a practical, effective, real-world intervention.

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🤔What does it take to successfully facilitate, monitor, and adapt a real-world health programme?

In our special issue on Intervention Mapping, Kathelijne Bessems and Patricia van Assema share practical lessons from implementing the Dutch Good Affordable Food programme.

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Screenshot of article titled: The effects of graded tasks on physical activity: a systematicreview and meta-analysis Abstract: This review establishes the extent to which the behaviour changetechnique (BCT) Graded Tasks is effective in increasing physical activity.Databases, including PubMed, Cochrane and PsycINFO, were searched(October 2024) for randomised control trials of Graded Tasksinterventions with adult physical activity change as the main outcome.Graded Tasks were always delivered alongside BCTs ‘goal setting(behaviour)’ and ‘action planning’. Of the 53 identified studies (N =10,060), 39 were included in a random effects meta-analysis, indicating asignificant, medium effect of Graded Tasks interventions in increasingphysical activity (N = 4190, g = 0.61, CI 95% 0.42–0.81, p < .001, I2 = 83%).Prevention-based interventions (g = 0.78, CI 95% 0.43–1.12, p < .001, I2 =90%) had larger effects than treatment-based interventions (g = 0.38, CI95% 0.23–0.53, p < .001, I2 = 34). The number of Graded Task incrementsexplained significant variability in physical activity change (R2 = 0.47, β =0.68, p < .001). GRADE certainty of evidence was rated low. Graded Tasks,in conjunction with other BCTs, are effective for increasing physicalactivity, particularly for prevention. The included studies did, however,show high heterogeneity and potential publication bias. PROSPEROregistration: CRD42022347300

🏋️‍♀️📊 Do step‑by‑step goals boost activity?
A new open access meta-analysis (53 studies) finds:
✅ Graded Tasks significantly increase physical activity
🚀 Bigger effects in prevention than treatment

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First page of article. Title: Psychological adjustment in parents of children and adolescentswith chronic health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic – ameta-analysis Abstract: Caring for a child with a chronic health condition (CC) involves numerouschallenges, which may have multiplied during the COVID-19 pandemic.Therefore, this meta-analysis aimed (1) to quantify the prevalence ofclinically elevated anxiety, depression, general stress, and parentingstress symptoms in afflicted parents, (2) to examine potential moderatorvariables, and (3) to compare the outcomes between parents ofchildren with and without CCs. A systematic literature search wasconducted across four databases (PsycInfo, PubMed, CENTRAL,PSYNdex). A total of 79 studies were included. The pooled prevalenceestimates of clinically elevated anxiety, depression, general andparenting stress symptoms were 31.04%, 27.37%, 64.27%, and 26.70%,respectively. Significant moderators were identified only for anxietysymptoms, namely geopolitical region, child CC, and child age. Anxietyand depression, but not general and parenting stress, were significantlyhigher in parents of children with than without CCs. Compared topublished data from before the pandemic, prevalence rates of clinicallyelevated anxiety and depression symptoms decreased, while stresslevels no longer differed between parents of children with and withoutCCs. We hypothesise that parents of children with CCs experiencedsome beneficial effects during the COVID-19 pandemic and had alreadyacquired resilience to buffer its psychosocial impact.

🧠💛 How did parents of children with chronic conditions cope during COVID‑19?
A meta-analysis (79 studies) finds:
📊 High rates of anxiety (31%), depression (27%) & stress
⚠️ Parents of children with CCs show higher anxiety/depression
🌍 Some effects vary by region & child age
🔎 doi.org/qs68

In conversation with Mrs. Sotia Nestoros, Prof. Gertraud (Turu) Stadler reflects on current developments in Health Psychology and how these ideas will shape her keynote at the 40th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society in Paphos.
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Happy to announce our first EMPOWER webinar for 2026!

We will be welcoming Olga Perski and Marta Moreira Marques to talk about personal fellowship applications!

Register here: bit.ly/empowerWS26

🔔New article!

Gido Metz, Jeroen Bruinsma, and Tugce Varol outline Step 3 of Intervention Mapping: Program Design, showing how to generate program ideas, select evidence-based behavior change methods, and translate them into practical, effective applications.

Read more: doi.org/10.62696/was...

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📌New article!

A practical step-by-step guide to Step 2 of Intervention Mapping by Liliane Said and Gjalt-Jorn Peters shows how to translate needs assessment findings into specific objectives aimed at changing health behaviours and environmental conditions.

▶️https://doi.org/10.62696/yatcxb39

🔎 Behind the Scenes: Moving Things Forward 🚀

Yesterday, we came together again to continue working on our projects. We’re currently preparing our pre-conference workshop #EHPS2026 and developing new formats and topics for upcoming webinars. ✨

Lots in the making – more information coming soon! 😊🙌

📌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.

Read the full article here: ehps.net/ehp/index.ph...

🔔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...

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The submission deadline for #EHPS2026 has been extended!

📅 New Deadline: 28/2
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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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📧 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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#EHPS2026

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!! ⚖️🌎🌱

EHPS 2026 | Welcome Message YouTube video by EHPS Conference

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.📢

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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

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...