The Health Behavior Research and Training Institute
develops, tests, and implements behavioral interventions.
We bring over 25 years of globally recognized research and training
in health behavior change science.
Evidence-based interventions
Our interventions target health behaviors
such as alcohol and other substance use;
diet and exercise; smoking; & vaccine uptake.
Federal and state support
Our work is funded by the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other government agencies.
Training for health professionals
We provide training to social workers, physicians, nurses, medical students,
and other clinical providers.
Latest News
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HBRT Director Mary M. Velasquez Appointed Lori Holleran Steiker Endowed Faculty Chair in Substance Use and Recovery by UT Austin School of Social Work
HBRT Director Mary M. Velasquez has been named the inaugural Lori Holleran Steiker Endowed Faculty Chair in Substance Use and Recovery by The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. The $3.5 million…
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HBRT Associate Director Danielle Parrish Named to the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
HBRT Associate Director Dr. Danielle Parrish has been selected as a Fellow in the…
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HBRT and NASW Publish Screening Guide to Help Social Workers Prevent and Treat Substance-Exposed Pregnancy
The HBRT team published “Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Risky…
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