Healthier Lives Through Behavioral and Social Sciences

Join us for the 2024 NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (BSSR) Festival on November 6-7. The year’s festival features a keynote panel on artificial intelligence and a fireside chat with NIH Director, Monica Bertagnolli. Attend virtually or in-person.

DIRECTOR’S Spotlight

Announcing the OBSSR Strategic Plan 2025–2029

In her latest Director’s Spotlight, Dr. Simoni discusses her perspective on OBSSR’s strategic plan and the priorities guiding OBSSR’s efforts to advance behavioral and social sciences research at NIH over the next five years.

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

Nov 6, Nov 7

2024 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