HIV/AIDS and Mental Health
Friday's Progress Notes - January 12, 2001
Mental Health Information - Vol. 5 Issue 1
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CONTENTS
1. Guideline for treatment of psychiatric disorders
2. Spiritual wellness for clients with HIV/AIDS
3. National survey of teens on HIV/AIDS
4. Pediatrician's role in prevention and treatment of HIV
5. HIV counseling, testing, and referral
6. Counseling the HIV-positive client
7. Depression and HIV
8. Hepatitis C Management
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Dear Colleagues,
According to a recently released report issued by Surgeon General
David Satcher, MD, PhD, the nation is facing a public crisis in
mental health for children and adolescents. The report outlines
goals and strategies to improve the services for children and
adolescents with mental health problems and their families.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/cmh/childreport.htm.
Today's newsletter focuses on resources for practitioners working
with patients who have HIV/AIDS or a high risk for HIV infection.
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Regrards,
Jack
John L. Miller, MD
1. AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With HIV/AIDS
The guideline covers the treatment of individuals with a high
risk for HIV infection, management of patients with HIV/AIDS, and
the treatment of psychiatric disorders that result from or are
comorbid with HIV infection.
http://www.psych.org/psych_pract/treatg/pg/prac_guide.cfm
2. THE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION
National Survey of Teens on HIV/AIDS
People under 25 are estimated to make up half of all new
HIV infections occurring in the US and HIV remains a leading
a leading cause of death among young people.
http://www.kff.org/youthhivstds/3092-index.cfm
3. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
Adolescents and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: The Role of the Pediatrician in Prevention and Intervention
Sexual transmission accounts for most cases of HIV during
adolescence. Pediatricians can play an important role in educating
adolescents about HIV prevention, transmission, and testing.
http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/pediatrics;107/1/188.pdf
4. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral
The CDC has determined that the most effective way to reduce new cases of HIV infection is to increase infected persons' awareness of their HIV status.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5019.pdf
5. UCSF AIDS HEALTH PROJECT
Face to Face: A Guide to AIDS Counseling The HIV-Positive Client
Counselors who work with this client population face a demanding set of challenges.
http://www.ucsf-ahp.org/HTML/fac2fac1.htm
6. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Depression and HIV
People with serious illnesses such as HIV may be at greater
risk for depression.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/HIVDepression.html
7. NDDIC
Hepatitis C Management
Questions and answers about diagnosis and treatment of Hepatitis C.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/hepatitisCmanagement.html
In memory of Kirk Gebhart . . .
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/HIVpoem.html
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