Health Research Council
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Council Focus
The Health Research Council (HRC) works to promote health psychology research, encourage high standards of ethical conduct and rigorous science, reflect and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in health research, facilitate the application of research to clinical care, contribute to the development of future investigators, enhance the health, wellbeing, and health equity of society, and ensure that the SfHP remains a recognized leader in health psychology research.
HRC Roles
- Reviewing and selecting Graduate Student Research Awards annually.
- Co-sponsoring the Health and Behavior International Collaborative (HBIC) Award.
- Liaising with other APA and SfHP committees as appropriate.
- Providing strategic recommendations to the SfHP Executive Committee regarding research directions such as recommending eminent researchers for expert panels when requested, serving as the source for review processes, or for input on research-related matters brought to the Society.
- Publicizing new or surging areas of research in health psychology via the Division’s listservs.
- Arranging for the publication of announcements and/or articles in The Health Psychologist, on the SfHP website, and the Society’s listservs.
Interested in joining the Health Research Council?
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Join other health psychologists who are passionate about research and contribute to our mission of ensuring that SfHP is recognized as a leader in health psychology research.
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Health and Behavior International Collaborative (HBIC) Award
Along with the International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM), the American Psychosomatic Society (APS), the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM), the German Society for Behavioral Medicine and Behavioral Modification (DGVM, or Deutsche Gesellschaft für Verhaltensmedizin and Verhaltensmodifikation), and the International Behavioural Trials Network (IBTN), our Council is happy to co-sponsor the Health and Behavior International Collaborative (HBIC) Award.
The purpose of the grant is to facilitate a mentorship collaboration with an international laboratory or research group under the guidance of an identified international mentor. Please go to this website to learn more about the award!
Resources
![Adverse Events in Behavioral Health Interventions: A Call for Consensus](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pexels-elly-fairytale-3822455.jpg)
Adverse Events in Behavioral Health Interventions: A Call for Consensus
Toby Dresdner discusses the possibility of behavioral health interventions providing adverse experiences for individuals and the need for clear guidelines in evaluating these types of interventions.
![Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Research: Overview and Recommendation for a Culturally Humble Approach](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pexels-fauxels-3184431-1080x675.jpg)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Research: Overview and Recommendation for a Culturally Humble Approach
Dr. Chandra Char provides an overview of an equitable approach that engages communities is essential in every step of the research process, from data collection to results dissemination using a community-focused design.
![Health Research Council Promotes EDI-Related Research](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hrc-edi-1080x675.jpg)
Health Research Council Promotes EDI-Related Research
Dr. Joshua Eyer described how our Division has utilized targeted strategies to implement and amplify research related to DEI from webinars and programming to awards.
Council Members
![Joshua Eyer, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/J.Eyer_.jpg)
Joshua Eyer, PhD
Health Research Council Chair
![Kayloni Olson, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/K.Olson_.jpg)
Kayloni Olson, PhD
Health Research Council Vice-Chair
![Allison Carroll, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/A.Carroll.jpg)
Allison Carroll, PhD
Secretary/Health Policy Council Liaison & Research Communications Liaison
![Diana A. Chirinos, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/D.Chirinos.jpg)
Diana A. Chirinos, PhD
Diversity Council Liaison
![Scott Ravyts, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Scott-Ravyts-.jpg)
Scott Ravyts, PhD
ECP Council Liaison
![Toby Dresdner, MA](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Toby-Dresdner.jpg)
Toby Dresdner, MA
Student Council Liaison
![Amanda Lee Almond, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/A.Almond.jpg)
Amanda Lee Almond, PhD
Member
![Matthew M. Burg, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/M.Burg_.jpg)
Matthew M. Burg, PhD
Member
![Shawna L. Ehlers, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/S.Ehlers.jpg)
Shawna L. Ehlers, PhD
Member
![Chiara Fioretti, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Chiara-Fioretti.jpg)
Chiara Fioretti, PhD
Member
![Rashelle Hayes, PhD, LCP](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rashelle-Hayes.jpg)
Rashelle Hayes, PhD, LCP
Member
![Doerte Junghaenel, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/D.Junghaenel.jpg)
Doerte Junghaenel, PhD
Member
![Renee Magnan, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/R.Magnan.jpg)
Renee Magnan, PhD
Member
![Alex Murray, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Alexandra-Murray.jpg)
Alex Murray, PhD
Member
![Kathleen Torsney, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/K.Torsney.jpg)
Kathleen Torsney, PhD
Member
![Carolyn Tucker, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/C.Tucker.jpg)
Carolyn Tucker, PhD
Member
![Lynne Unikel, PhD](https://societyforhealthpsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/L.Unikel.jpg)
Lynne Unikel, PhD
Member