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Showing papers by "Jennifer J. Otten published in 2011"

Journal Article•DOI•
The Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) and public policy advocacy: a call to action.

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Paul A. Estabrooks1, Sherry L. Pagoto2, Jennifer J. Otten3, Lori Pbert2, Amy Stone, Abby C. King3, Kathy Goggin4, Karen M. Emmons5 •
Virginia Tech1, University of Massachusetts Medical School2, Stanford University3, University of Missouri4, Harvard University5
13 Sep 2011-Translational behavioral medicine
TL;DR: The importance of behavioral medicine presence in public policy initiatives is discussed and a call to action for SBM members to increase their awareness of and become involved in public Policy initiatives is put forth.
Abstract: In 2010, the Society of Behavioral Medicine heightened its priority to take an even more active role in influencing health-related public policy. Here we discuss the importance of behavioral medicine presence in public policy initiatives, review a brief history of SBM’s involvement in public policy, describe steps SBM is now taking to increase its involvement in health-related public policy, and finally, put forth a call to action for SBM members to increase their awareness of and become involved in public policy initiatives.

5 citations