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.
Click here to review archived newsletters (1997 to the present).
Regards,
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
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.
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.
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