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    <itunes:title>Depression in Men - Pt. 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Men experience depression differently from women. Some men manifest depression as anger, agitation, or being "on edge." While others demonstrate depression by withdrawing from friends, family, and activities they've once enjoyed. However depression manifests in you, there is help available. If you do not have a circle of friends to talk to, you can find help by calling the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.  Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers (FQHC) have resources availabl...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Men experience depression differently from women. Some men manifest depression as anger, agitation, or being &quot;on edge.&quot; While others demonstrate depression by withdrawing from friends, family, and activities they&apos;ve once enjoyed. However depression manifests in you, there is help available. If you do not have a circle of friends to talk to, you can find help by calling the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. </p><p>Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers (FQHC) have resources available to for anyone who is in need of a primary care provider and/or behavioral health provider. You can find one in your state or county by searching FQHC in your area.</p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>In honor of Men&apos;s Mental Health Month let&apos;s talk about depression and how it affects men. Also, where can one go to get help? <br/><br/>Resources<br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTN1Q3hoVHZzMU9nR2NDMDlHc2ZQeVF1cms4d3xBQ3Jtc0tud19VSVRDREdUc2pHT1NXMk1TNmZRS3FEUUtRSkpBUkpOMHg0SGc1ZEdHMUpzUWQzcy1jb3Q2TkN0bjNmMVJzSVJLanluT1BqOEV0ME8yNDlxWlA0S3hmOHFvdkNVTnh4eG5vek9Qd3FGd2xGNWduSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nami.org%2Fget-involved%2Fawareness-events%2Fmens-health-month%2F&amp;v=B2QKCgJSA1Y'>https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awa...</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNXTVFMMWpBWklrZHZjS3Z5RzZnS0VjQVAxZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuOFNxMlVyS05pUXJUZEhkbEZuS2Y3X1NEazJJbl8wYXpqX1JWakR3NWxBTDU0NUJvRjBXTUJ0eDhLQnRHN2FaNUlseUwyaXJNUnpYd19IMk0wYmthTEQ3N1BLSzZkYmVWVDhoS2pGS01NMG83eFlUZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nimh.nih.gov%2Fhealth%2Ftopics%2Fdepression&amp;v=B2QKCgJSA1Y'>https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topic...</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEM2QkZfZ00zWUo1MjBLQ1ZmeGhkcGhONHNIZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuc0VYcC1tenpHZmR4TjZ2em82dWQ0MXczTzNRdFFHcHJpV2xib1U4VlNwNW1EclNiX1VFdENNQ0lfU3Zla05PNVlpRTJQNGJUOHp0REpNOHY1WE9jNGpCVkFoYWlPQ1dxa21aajhlX1NSc0ZpTjZsTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2F988lifeline.org%2F&amp;v=B2QKCgJSA1Y'>https://988lifeline.org/</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In honor of Men&apos;s Mental Health Month let&apos;s talk about depression and how it affects men. Also, where can one go to get help? <br/><br/>Resources<br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTN1Q3hoVHZzMU9nR2NDMDlHc2ZQeVF1cms4d3xBQ3Jtc0tud19VSVRDREdUc2pHT1NXMk1TNmZRS3FEUUtRSkpBUkpOMHg0SGc1ZEdHMUpzUWQzcy1jb3Q2TkN0bjNmMVJzSVJLanluT1BqOEV0ME8yNDlxWlA0S3hmOHFvdkNVTnh4eG5vek9Qd3FGd2xGNWduSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nami.org%2Fget-involved%2Fawareness-events%2Fmens-health-month%2F&amp;v=B2QKCgJSA1Y'>https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awa...</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNXTVFMMWpBWklrZHZjS3Z5RzZnS0VjQVAxZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuOFNxMlVyS05pUXJUZEhkbEZuS2Y3X1NEazJJbl8wYXpqX1JWakR3NWxBTDU0NUJvRjBXTUJ0eDhLQnRHN2FaNUlseUwyaXJNUnpYd19IMk0wYmthTEQ3N1BLSzZkYmVWVDhoS2pGS01NMG83eFlUZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nimh.nih.gov%2Fhealth%2Ftopics%2Fdepression&amp;v=B2QKCgJSA1Y'>https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topic...</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEM2QkZfZ00zWUo1MjBLQ1ZmeGhkcGhONHNIZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuc0VYcC1tenpHZmR4TjZ2em82dWQ0MXczTzNRdFFHcHJpV2xib1U4VlNwNW1EclNiX1VFdENNQ0lfU3Zla05PNVlpRTJQNGJUOHp0REpNOHY1WE9jNGpCVkFoYWlPQ1dxa21aajhlX1NSc0ZpTjZsTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2F988lifeline.org%2F&amp;v=B2QKCgJSA1Y'>https://988lifeline.org/</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>How Daylight Saving Time Can Affect Seasonal Affective Disorder.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is commonly known as winter depression and can be triggered by Daylight Saving Time. SAD affects about 6% of the population and affects women 4 times more than men. About 20 – 30% of the population will be affected by a mild case of SAD in their lifetime. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I will define triggers, give examples of types of triggers, and list ways to help manage triggers.  Here is a list of crisis resources just in case you find you need them:  Crisis Lifeline Information 1. [SAMHSA] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration  - #800-662-HELP(4357)  2. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - #988  3. Suicide Prevention Lifeline - #800-950-NAMI  4. Girls and Boys Town National Hotline #800-448-3000  5. National Suicide Prevention Lifelin...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I will define triggers, give examples of types of triggers, and list ways to help manage triggers.<br/><br/>Here is a list of crisis resources just in case you find you need them:<br/><br/><b>Crisis Lifeline Information</b><br/>1. [SAMHSA] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration  - #800-662-HELP(4357)<br/><br/>2. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - #988<br/><br/>3. Suicide Prevention Lifeline - #800-950-NAMI<br/><br/>4. Girls and Boys Town National Hotline #800-448-3000<br/><br/>5. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline #800-273-TALK(8255)</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I will define triggers, give examples of types of triggers, and list ways to help manage triggers.<br/><br/>Here is a list of crisis resources just in case you find you need them:<br/><br/><b>Crisis Lifeline Information</b><br/>1. [SAMHSA] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration  - #800-662-HELP(4357)<br/><br/>2. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - #988<br/><br/>3. Suicide Prevention Lifeline - #800-950-NAMI<br/><br/>4. Girls and Boys Town National Hotline #800-448-3000<br/><br/>5. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline #800-273-TALK(8255)</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes anxiety can get the best of us. Our perception plays a huge role in how much anxiety we deal with on a day-to-day basis. We can manage our anxiety by implementing practical coping skills. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes anxiety can get the best of us. Our perception plays a huge role in how much anxiety we deal with on a day-to-day basis. We can manage our anxiety by implementing practical coping skills.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Trauma Resources   https://acestoohigh.com/2012/10/03/the-adverse-childhood-experiences-study-the-largest-most-important-public-health-study-you-never-heard-of-began-in-an-obesity-clinic/https://www.psychiatryfortworth.com/blog/5-long-term-effects-of-emotional-traumahttps://www.thenationalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Trauma-infographic.pdf?daf=375atetbd56https://www.samhsa.gov/trauma-violencehttps://www.cascadebh.com/behavioral/trauma/signs-symptoms-effects/]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Trauma Resources<br/></b><br/></p><ul><li>https://acestoohigh.com/2012/10/03/the-adverse-childhood-experiences-study-the-largest-most-important-public-health-study-you-never-heard-of-began-in-an-obesity-clinic/</li><li>https://www.psychiatryfortworth.com/blog/5-long-term-effects-of-emotional-trauma</li><li>https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Trauma-infographic.pdf?daf=375atetbd56</li><li>https://www.samhsa.gov/trauma-violence</li><li>https://www.cascadebh.com/behavioral/trauma/signs-symptoms-effects/</li></ul>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a story about my life and how the pain of trauma shaped the path that I walk in. I'm just a girl with a history, that God has given a ministry! ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode details my father&apos;s story and where it all began for him. </p>]]></description>
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