Psychology and Public Health

The psychology of health behaviors during public health crises.

Breaking News

Breaking news related interviews.

International

International Television Appearances

Weather and Our Lives

Weather and our lives.

Disaster

The psychology of coping with crises.

COVID-19 Coping

Life in a global pandemic

The Kurre and Klapow Show

One's a psychologist, the other needs one.

YouTube episodes weekly

Weather Phobia

Managing a fear of extreme heat

Reality TV

Josh discusses behavioral science in real time.

Take Action

UAB's Dr. Josh Klapow, a well-known health and wellness adviser, launches a multimedia series for Alabama NewsCenter readers called "Take Action" on improving health and well-being.

The Business of Behavior Change

Presentation for CareCore National. Discussion of the role of behavioral science in healthcare.

ChipRewards

Learn more about ChipRewards, a behavioral science based health engagement company.

LifeTime Fitness

Dr. Klapow routinely speaks on the topic of health behavior change.  For LifeTime Fitness Vestavia Hills, Alabama he provides seminars on the science of heatlh behavior change, and the role that performance psychology plays in leading healthier lifestyles.

Birmingham Business Journal Expo

As keynote speaker at the Birmingham Business Journal Health and Wellness Power Breakfast and Expo, Dr. Josh Klapow offered tips and best practices for companies crafting wellness plans that emphasize healthy living, reduce medical costs and boost productivity.

Lifetime Fitness

Dr. Klapow routinely speaks on the topic of health behavior change.  For LifeTime Fitness Vestavia Hills, Alabama he provides seminars on the science of heatlh behavior change, and the role that performance psychology plays in leading healthier lifestyles.

Peer Review Research

Mental Health Consequences of Chemical and Radiological Emergencies

Boosting Workplace Stair Utilization: A Study of Incremental Reinforcement

Providing General and Preconception Health Care to Low Income Women in Family Planning Settings​

Today Show: Why we hate being told what to do: Psychologists explain the battle over masks

What’s all the fury about? Mental health experts say it's complicated.

July 07, 2020

To wear a mask or not wear a mask?  It's psychologically complex.

The Oprah Magazine: I Have a Fear of Going Outside, and Social Distancing Is My Worst Nightmare

March 30, 2020

I have agoraphobia, an anxiety disorder that often leaves you housebound—and it’s triggered a new kind of panic for me.

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GQ: How to Move Out Without Breaking Up

You don’t want to end your relationship, but living together isn’t working. Consider a “conscious resettling.”

March 11, 2020

You were cohabitating. Now you need to move out. How do you do that without breaking up? 

Today Show: How to survive coronavirus anxiety 8 tips from mental health experts

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March 03, 2020

What is the impact of anxiety on the Coronavirus outbreak? How can we calm our fears to protect ourselves and others? 

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The Guardian: 'No, we aren't all going to die'

Experts on how to talk to kids about coronavirus.

March 24, 2020

As the UK is shut down for the mitigation of the spread of Coronavirus, children are asking questions.  How to talk with children of all ages about what is happening. 

Buzzfeed: Why Does Dating Feel So Isolating?

After a devastating breakup, I tried to figure out why dating these days feels so isolating.

March 11, 2020

A very personal essay about the loneliness of dating and what can be done to feel less lonely. 

Huffington Post: 13 Ways To Curb Smartphone Use

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November 15, 2019

Curbing smartphone use is not about quitting cold turkey or "unplugging".  Shaping your usage can be done with behavioral science.

Healthline: Practicing Gratitude Has Benefits but Won’t Treat Depression, Anxiety

Healthline: Practicing Gratitude Has Benefits but Won’t Treat Depression, Anxiety

March 26, 2020

MSNBC: Still Arguing About Politics?

Aim To Open Your Opponents Mind, Not Change It

December 31, 2019

Meaningful dialog can only happen when we understand each other. We can only understand each other when we seek to learn about each other.  Seek to learn first then seek to communicate your view. 

BuzzFeed: The Real Reason Men Dont Carry Umbrellas

A psychological analysis of this common behavior among men!

January 16, 2020

Men, umbrellas, and why they insist they don't need them.  Dr. Josh breaks it all down for BuzzFeed..

Engagement Is In The Eye Of The Beholder

What does it mean to really be engaged in an activity?

December 31, 2019

What does it mean to be engaged in an activity? Work, school, health, wellness, parenting, sports?  Different definitions, different interpretations, all leading to different outcomes.  

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Readers Digest: Are You A Borning Person?

10 Habits of Exremely Boring People

June 24, 2017

Are you interesting? Are you exciting?  Or do you make people yawn?  Here are 10 warning signs that you might be a boring person.

AskMen: What Is Micro-Cheating?

What every man (and woman) should know.

July 22, 2019

Micro-cheating.  A fad? I hoax? Or a real toxin in many relationships?  What is it? Why does it happen? What can you do to manage it?

Elite Daily - How To Break Up With Someone With A Mental Illness As Sensitively As Possible

May 15, 2018

Should you treat them differently?  What should you look out for?  Is there at time to break up with them? 

Women's Health:

7 Simple Ways To Divorce-Proof Your Relationship

"In every relationship, there are three parties involved: two individuals and the relationship itself," says Joshua Klapow, Ph.D., an Alabama-based clinical psychologist. As much as you need to focus on your relationship and nurture it, you must also nurture yourselves," he says.