Healthier Lives Through Behavioral and Social Sciences

Explore in-person training opportunities designed to promote the use of innovative methods and enhance the research capacity of investigators conducting health-related behavioral and social sciences research.

DIRECTOR’S Spotlight

Strengthening Clinical Research Integrity: Updated Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training Now Available

NIH recently released an updated version of the GCP for Social and Behavioral Research eLearning Course. In addition to updating the accessibility of the training, the course now includes new content relevant to community and partner engagement. In her latest spotlight, Dr. Simoni discusses the importance of the training for BSSR.

News and Events

OBSSR Connector Monthly Newsletter

Read the most recent information about behavioral and social sciences news and events, announcements, findings from recently published research, funding opportunities, and more.

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Upcoming Events

Sep 17

NIH OBSSR Director's Webinar: Can We Achieve Health Equity Without Addressing the Criminal Justice System?

Virtual

Nov 6, Nov 7

NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Festival

Virtual

BSSR Highlights

Neural Sensitivity Influences Social Well-Being in Youth During COVID-19

A New Model for Studying Social Isolation and Health in People with Serious Mental Illnesses

Linkages between long-term nursing home stay, chronic pain, and social isolation

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BSSR Accomplishments

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Many people that are diagnosed with OCD experience serious impairment in areas such as meeting work obligations, household maintenance, and social and intimate relationships. BSSR has been pivotal in developing interventions that can reduce OCD symptoms long-term.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Chronic Pain

Depression

Diabetes

Intimate Partner Violence