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2027 NIH mHealth Training Institute Accepting Applications

Applications are now open for the 2027 National Institutes of Health (NIH) mobile health Training Institute (mHTI), a premier program dedicated to developing the next generation of transdisciplinary researchers in mobile health (mHealth).

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NIH OBSSR Director's Webinar: Extending Human Healthspan: Considering Psychosocial Drivers of Healthy Aging

Join us on Nov. 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET for a discussion on the psychosocial drivers of healthy aging. Discover how social and psychological factors may influence healthspan and lifelong well-being.

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OBSSR Connector September Newsletter

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BSSR Highlights

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Breaking the Cycle: A Multilevel Childhood Intervention That Disrupts the Intergenerational Cycle of Violence

Beyond the Individual: How Multilevel Social Environments Shape Substance Use in Older Adults

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

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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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