Preventing HIV/STIs by Addressing Mental Health Issues in Black Adolescents
Psycho-education and skills building may mitigate the psychopathology that contributes to HIV/STI risk in black adolescents.
General Psychiatry
More HIV Testing Needed in Patients With Severe Mental Illness
People with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or major depression with psychosis may be up to 15 times more likely to be HIV positive compared to the general population, according to a study.
Antidepressant Treatment Lacking in Patients With HIV
Findings show that approximately 2 in 5 HIV patients are in need of depression treatment with only about half of these patients actually receiving antidepressant treatment.
High Rates of Suicidal Ideation Seen in Those Seeking HIV Testing
Strong associations seen between psychiatric symptoms and suicidal ideation in people living with HIV/AIDS.
HIV and Depression Associated With Decrease Survival Among Veterans
Findings from the Veterans Aging Cohort Study indicated that depression and HIV status predict all-cause mortality.
Rates of Comorbid Psychiatric Conditions in Patients With HIV
Both men and women with HIV were more likely to experience comorbid psychiatric conditions than their peers without an HIV diagnosis.
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