South Florida Association of Christian Counselors

09/11/2025

The impact of depression on our capacity to sidestep uncomfortable situations https://loom.ly/FWFySAU

Depression in young patients is linked to difficulty in taking action to avoid something unpleasant, while the ability to withdraw and not act remains intact.

09/11/2025

Virtual reality boosts veterans' mental health https://loom.ly/W6rOYq4

Virtual reality is emerging as a powerful tool to improve care for veterans, including helping community members recognize su***de warning signs. Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have conducted two studies exploring how the technology can address the complex challenges veterans fa...

09/11/2025

Support networks key for adolescent mental health https://loom.ly/W5T67JY

A recent project aimed to study the mental health of adolescents aged 14 to 17 living in Spain and to analyze which support networks are important at this stage. To do so, both qualitative and quantitative methodologies were combined, yielding several samples: a representative sample of 806 adolesce...

09/11/2025

09/10/2025

First line of treatment for depression should be a tailored exercise plan https://loom.ly/13TTVDA

Psychiatrists and mental health professionals have always relied on medication and talk therapy to treat depression, but Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa, thinks it's time for a shift. In an editorial published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, he argu...

09/10/2025

NYT Op Ed: "Forced" drug treatment isn't horrific--it's a relief https://loom.ly/Y3dye_I

Besides, addicted people are not the only ones affected by their behavior.

09/10/2025

Keto diet linked to reduced depression symptoms in college students https://loom.ly/jVK6gPs

A new study shows an association between at least 10 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% decrease in depression symptoms among a small group of college students.

09/10/2025

New event on Saturday, September 27th in-person, 9AM - 12PM
Journey Church 6201 S Military Trail, Lake Worth, FL 33463 click the link to learn more. https://sfacc.net/event-6304388

Presenters: Wynne Stallings, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), and Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) joined by Pastor Lyle Fried.

09/10/2025

Experts warn that smartphones before age 13 could pose a long-term mental health risk https://loom.ly/OwHBZBQ

Getting a smartphone before age 13 may drastically increase the risk of poor mental health later in life, according to data from more than 100,000 people. Early use is linked to suicidal thoughts, aggression, and detachment, largely driven by social media, cyberbullying, and lost sleep. Researchers....

09/07/2025

Cannabis use disorder tied to benign salivary tumors https://loom.ly/xPRusqo

Cannabis use disorder is linked to increased risk for benign tumors of major salivary glands, particularly the parotid gland, new research suggests.

09/06/2025

Virtual reality can be used to lower relapse risk for substance use disorders https://loom.ly/w8_E4Ko

Holly Matto, addiction science researcher, and College of Science and School of Engineering colleagues provide breakthrough findings about personalized recovery cues and technology-based substance use interventions.

09/06/2025

Could Ozempic reduce co***ne addiction? https://loom.ly/skjxQao

"This is the first trial showing semaglutide's potential as a drug for co***ne dependence," said study author and pharmacology professor Elisabet Jerlhag.