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Journal of Behavioral Medicine

The Journal of Behavioral Medicine is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary publication devoted to understanding physical health and illness through behavioral science and applying that knowledge to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and health promotion at individual, community, and population levels. It publishes basic and applied behavioral medicine research across disciplines including psychology, medicine, public health, sociology, anthropology, health economics, nursing, and biostatistics, covering topics such as disease prevention, stress, sociocultural influences on health, adherence, health-related behaviors, health services research, and behavioral factors in somatic disorders.

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Subject Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0160-7715
eISSN 1573-3521
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access APC: £3090.00 GBP / $4990.00 USD / €3990.00 EUR; subscription publishing: no APC charges apply.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Behavioral Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Regular Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words, although up to 450 words is allowed if needed for full compliance with reporting guidelines.
Manuscript Regular Articles must not exceed 30 double-spaced manuscript pages including all figures, captions, tables, notes, and references. Manuscript must include a section entitled "Declarations" before the reference list. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a data availability statement, a disclosure statement, a "Statements and Declarations" heading with relevant declarations, and documentation of any large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References References must follow APA style. Citations must use name-and-year format in the text, and the reference list must contain only cited published or accepted works and be alphabetized by the last name of the first author.
Figures & Tables Artwork must be supplied separately from the text, and each table must be typed on a separate page. Illustrations must be numbered in a single consecutive series of Arabic numerals, tables must be referred to by number in the text, and table numbering and format must follow APA style.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should preferably be no longer than 150 words.
Manuscript Brief Report submissions must not exceed 15 double-spaced pages total, including title page, abstract, references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must include 5–6 keywords below the abstract, a Declarations section before the reference list with the required headings even if marked 'Not applicable,' and documentation of any large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References References must follow APA style. Citations must use author-date style in text, the reference list must be alphabetized by the first author's last name, include only cited published or accepted works, include article titles, and give full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables Artwork must be supplied separately from the text, and each table must be typed on a separate page. Illustrations must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals, captions must be provided on a separate sheet, tables must be referred to by number in the text, and table numbering and format must follow APA style.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor should be limited to 500 words or less. Use of a large language model must be documented in a suitable part of the manuscript when no Methods section is available.
References References must follow APA style. Citations must use author-date style in text, the reference list must be alphabetized by first-author surname, and works with three or more authors are cited in text using the first author's name followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures should be used only if absolutely necessary. Artwork must be supplied separately from the text and each table must be typed on a separate page. Illustrations must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals and tables must be numbered and formatted in APA style.
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Recent Publications

Longitudinal associations of physical and emotional distress tolerance with pain intensity and pain-related disability in United States combat veterans

Marcus G. Wild, Corina Mendoza, Matthew S. Herbert, Suzannah K. Creech

10.1007/s10865-026-00684-0
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A longitudinal study of CLDN5 DNA methylation and PTSD

Alessandra R. Grillo, Sara E. Wallander, Beth M. McCormick, Xiang Zhao, Mark W. Logue, Mark W. Miller, Erika J. Wolf

10.1007/s10865-026-00681-3
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Examining the protective effect of motherhood status on alcohol use: comparing outcomes of US Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers and Civilian Women

Malaiikha N. McCormick-Cisse, D. Lynn Homish, Gregory G. Homish

10.1007/s10865-026-00679-x
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Mechanisms of maladaptive eating behavior among individuals with obesity and pain: exploring rumination

Lindsay M. Bevers, Andrew H. Rogers, Michael J. Zvolensky, Brooke Y. Redmond

10.1007/s10865-026-00680-4
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Graduated exposure to traumatic events decreases distress during prolonged exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Kiara H. Buccellato, Hailey N. Brown, William A. Price, Casey L. Straud, Tabatha H. Blount, Edna B. Foa, Lily A. Brown, Carmen P. McLean, Richard P. Schobitz, Bryann B. DeBeer, Joseph Mignogna, Brooke A. Fina, Wyatt R. Evans, Brittany N. Hall-Clark, Timothy O. Rentz, Christian C. Schrader, Jeffrey S. Yarvis, Hunter Hansen, Vanessa M. Jacoby, Jose Lara-Ruiz, Willie J. Hale, Lauren M. Koch, Kelsi M. Gerwell, Stacey Young-McCaughan, Brett T. Litz, Eric C. Meyer, Douglas E. Williamson, John D. Roache, Allah-Fard M. Sharrieff, Barbara L. Niles, Terence M. Keane, Alan L. Peterson

10.1007/s10865-026-00666-2
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Articles are published online after receipt of the corrected proofs.

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Is a cover letter required?

A submission letter is mentioned for reviewer suggestions and for transparency on reuse of material or unpublished material included in the manuscript.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: £3090.00 GBP / $4990.00 USD / €3990.00 EUR. Subscription publishing has no APC charges.

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Research Topics

Behavioral Health and Interventions Eating Disorders and Behaviors Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Cardiac Health and Mental Health Smoking Behavior and Cessation Physical Activity and Health Optimism, Hope, and Well-being Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Health disparities and outcomes HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Sleep and related disorders Cancer survivorship and care Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Stress Responses and Cortisol Mental Health Research Topics Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Family Support in Illness Pain Management and Placebo Effect Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology Health, psychology, and well-being Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Diabetes Management and Education

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