The Division of Behavioral Medicine is dedicated to improving health and well-being through evidence-based psychological care. Our team of licensed psychologists and postdoctoral fellows integrates cutting-edge research with compassionate clinical practice, providing comprehensive behavioral treatment for sleep disorders, obesity and weight management, burn recovery, and mindfulness-based interventions.
What is Behavioral Medicine?
Behavioral medicine is a field of healthcare that explores how our thoughts, emotions, habits, and lifestyle choices affect our physical health, and uses that understanding to help people feel better and live healthier lives. Behavioral medicine specialists — typically psychologists with advanced training in health — work alongside medical teams to address these connections directly.
Instead of medication, the primary tools are evidence-based psychological and behavioral strategies: changing thought patterns, building healthier routines, developing coping skills, and practicing techniques like mindfulness or relaxation training. The goal is not just to treat a condition, but to empower patients with the skills and knowledge they need to take an active role in their own health and recovery.
