Editor's Note

Linda Trinh, PhD; Editor, Outlook

It was wonderful to connect with so many of you at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Phoenix. As we head into the summer, it may be a great opportunity to think about some new collaborations and strategies to enhance your productivity (see the article on leveraging Chat GPT). Three topics featured in this issue that may generate new collaborations are climate distress in response to climate change, weaving community engagement in behavioral medicine, as well the meaningful impact of behavioral medicine in the military and veteran population.

The Annals of Behavioral Medicine (ABM) and Translational Behavioral Medicine (TBM) have prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in their issues and Outlook is doing the same. Have a read through the article to spark some ideas about DEI initiatives that you’re applying in your research, teaching, and practice. For example, you could share a success story about how your lab, research, faculty/department, or institution has developed policies and action to promote racial and ethnic diversity, equity, and inclusion in science.

Finally, after reading the article on leveraging ChatGPT, I became curious on how I can leverage it to draft a message for academics to have a relaxing summer. AI did a pretty good job:

“After a demanding academic year, it's the perfect time to unwind, recharge, and focus on personal well-being. Whether it's spending lazy days by the beach, exploring new hobbies, or simply immersing oneself in nature, a relaxing summer allows academics to refresh their minds and return with renewed enthusiasm for the challenges that lie ahead.” (ChatGPT, 2023).

Have a lovely summer!