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Depression and HIV (October 12, 2009)
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From AIDS InfoNet
Overcoming Depression (Winter 2003/2004)
A thorough, clinical overview of risk factors, diagnosis methods and treatment options.
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In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation

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Women and HIV/AIDS: Emotional Health (March 4, 2009)
From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Eight Simple Rules for Managing Those Holiday Blues (November/December 2003 (Reviewed December 1, 2008))
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
Depression and Older Women With HIV (Winter 2008)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
How Psychotherapy Helps People Recover From Depression (2007)
From American Psychological Association
Mental Health and HIV: Spotting Symptoms and Solving Problems (Fall 2006)
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Treating Grief Like a Bruise in Need of Healing (March/April 2006)
Herbalist and HIV advocate Sue Saltmarsh advises on one way a person can heal the hurt when they feel stuck in depression or anger.
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Case Studies: Mental Health Case Series (January 2006)
Two sample cases aimed at helping HIV doctors decide the best way to help HIV-positive people with depression or mental illness.
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In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
Depression (2006)
A chapter from Clinical Manual for Management of the HIV-Infected Adult.
From AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center
Depression in the HIV-Infected Inmate (January 2006)
A research paper aimed at health professionals, providing an overview of depression screening, diagnosis and treatment.
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In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
Mental Health 101: Management of Depression in an HIV-Infected Patient (January 2006)
Two charts, one recommending first-line antidepressant medications based on depression characteristics, the other a flowchart to aid physicians in the management of major depression.
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In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
Ten Things You Can Do to Enhance Your Emotional Well-Being (2005)
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In Ten Simple Things You Can Do ..., from Body Positive
Winter Blues: Staying Warm on the Inside When It's Cold Outside (December 2004)
Tips from psychologist Dr. J. Buzz von Ornsteiner on improving your mood during the winter -- and throughout the year.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in HIV-Infected People (May/June 2004)
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Depression and HIV in Prison (Spring 2004)
Danny Meyers, an HIV-positive Colorado inmate, reviews potential causes and treatments of depression.
In Positives for Positives, from Wyoming: Positives for Positives
Depression as a Side Effect of Interferon (January 22, 2004)
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From PositiveWords
Feeling Good Again: Mental Healthcare Works! (September 24, 2003)
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From PositiveWords
Mental Health and Substance Use Affect Adherence (May 20, 2003)
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From PositiveWords
Stress, Depression and HIV (May 20, 2003)
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From PositiveWords
Depression and HIV Prognosis: A Chicken-and-Egg Dilemma (May 8, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Depression (March 21, 2003)
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From U.S. National Institute of Mental Health
When It Hurts to Ask for Help (January/February 2003)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Depression and HIV in the Era of HAART (Winter 2002/2003)
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In STEP Perspective, from Seattle Treatment Education Project
Q&A: Naturopathic Alternatives to Antidepressants (Winter 2002/2003)
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In STEP Perspective, from Seattle Treatment Education Project
Nationwide Survey Shows 80% of HIV-Positive Patients Report Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety (October 25, 2002)
From International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
Mental Health Issues With HIV/AIDS (September 2002)
Includes a listing of Houston-area counseling resources.
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In HIV Treatment ALERTS!, from The Center for AIDS
Depression and HIV/AIDS (June 17, 2002)
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From U.S. National Institute of Mental Health
December Depression (December 2001)
How to beat the holiday blues.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Aftershock (November 2001)
The long-term reactions to traumatic events.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Detection and Treatment of Depression (November/December 2001)
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Preventing Depression (November/December 2001)
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
The Journey Toward Empowerment (November 2001)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Depression and HIV (August 2001)
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From Project Inform
Women, HIV, and Depression (July 2001)
In WISE Words, from Project Inform
Taking Care of Your Body and MIND: Learning About Depression (October 2000)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
Along the Latex Highway: Depressed? You're Not Alone (February 2000)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
Depression: Chasing the Blues Away (Winter 1999)
In Women's Treatment News, from PWA Health Group
Women, HIV, and Depression (Spring 1999)
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In Women Alive Newsletter, from Women Alive
Depression and HIV: Assessment and Treatment (Winter 1997)
In STEP Perspective, from Seattle Treatment Education Project
Meeting the Challenge of Depression in HIV (October 1997)
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
Depression (September 1997)
Psychologist Judith Rabkin, Ph.D. answers questions about depression and HIV.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
The HIV Drug Book: Psychoactive Drugs (1995)
A look at medications for anxiety, depression and other psychological complications.
From Project Inform

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