BMRC Statement Against Racism

The BMRC is an autonomous joint committee of four of the leading behavioral medicine research organizations, including the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research, the American Psychosomatic Society, the Society for Health Psychology, and the Society of Behavioral Medicine.

The senior scientists who comprise this committee identify a series of strategic research goals for behavioral medicine and promote systematic, interdisciplinary efforts to achieve them.  

The Behavioral Medicine Research Council (BMRC) is fundamentally opposed to racism and prejudice in all their forms and manifestations. With foundations firmly built on values of equality and dignity for all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious orientation, the Council proudly joins those who demand an end to systematic inequality and oppression. Furthermore, the BMRC is resolutely dedicated to actively contributing to the mitigation of racism as a public health crisis and supporting and facilitating the efforts of all who share in the endeavor.

View full statement from collaborator, The Stress Measurement Network