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

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
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
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.
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!
Members of the EHPS EC: Rado Masaryk, Gözde Ozakinci, Laura König, Angelos Kassianos, Katie Newby
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AGM announcement
Scientific Committee Chairs Professors Val Morrison and Laura König
Sustainable travel award winners
Winner Dr. Daniel Phipps
The new EHPS fellows with fellowship committee chair Professor Paul Norman
Professor Adelita Ranchor
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EHPS draft programme, last update on 12 June
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 27th June 2025. We look forward to hearing from you!
The EHPS offers several grants options for its members. These grants may facilitate different endeavors as enabling members attendance to conferences, enabling a relevant stakeholder attendance to conferences, initiating a scientific collaboration or project, and more.
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Submission deadline for EHPS 2025 extended to 28 February!
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EHPS 2025 conference announcement