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NIH OBSSR ORISE Fellowships Accepting Applications

OBSSR is seeking two postdoctoral fellows interested in advancing behavioral and social sciences in federal health research projects that intersect with behavioral science, data, and public health.

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Emerging Findings in Digital Health and Technologies Webinar

Join us on July 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. for a webinar exploring how digital health technologies are transforming health care and patient outcomes. This webinar is part of the 2026 NIH BSSR Festival Webinar Series, highlighting innovative, NIH-funded research and its impact on health.

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OBSSR Connector May Newsletter

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BSSR Highlights

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When Stress and Chemical Exposures Collide: How Psychosocial Experiences May Shape Birth Outcomes

Severe Early Childhood Housing Insecurity Linked to Depression Risk in Young Adulthood

Young Adults Display Distinct Sleep-Circadian Patterns That Change Over Time

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BSSR Accomplishments

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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

Intimate Partner Violence

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