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A Guide to Conquering the Fear, Shame and Anxiety of HIV (Winter 2007)
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In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation

Stress & Anxiety

Are You A "Worried Well" Person? (February 2009)
From Rick Sowadsky, M.S.P.H.
Ten Things You Can Do to Reduce Stress (2005 (Reviewed 2009))
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In Ten Simple Things You Can Do ..., from Body Positive
Information on Anxiety Disorders (November 28, 2007)
From National Mental Health Association
Anxiety Disorders (July 2007)
A chapter from Clinical Manual for Management of the HIV-Infected Adult.
From AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center
Panic Disorder (July 2007)
A chapter from Clinical Manual for Management of the HIV-Infected Adult.
From AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center
Mental Health and HIV: Spotting Symptoms and Solving Problems (Fall 2006)
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Depression, Anxiety and Emotional Distress (October 28, 2005)
From aidsmap.com
Coping With Serious Illness (2004)
From American Psychological Association
Exercise Fuels the Brain's Stress Buffers (2004)
From American Psychological Association
Stress: When and How to Get Help (2004)
From American Psychological Association
Sleepless in the City (December 2003)
A psychologist's advice on handling the stress that's keeping you up at night.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Stress Reduction (September/October 2003)
Advice from Gary Rosard, a certified holistic health counselor.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Mental Health and Substance Use Affect Adherence (May 20, 2003)
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From PositiveWords
AIDS Cocktail: Medicine, Faith and Trust (March 20, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The 30-Day Mad Dash of December (December 2001)
Holiday "survival tips" for those living with HIV/AIDS.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Aftershock (November 2001)
The long-term reactions to traumatic events.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
HIV Hypochondria (May 2001)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Six Stress-Reducing Principles for People With Chronic Conditions (November 2000)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
Stress and HIV (November 2000)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
Tips for Reducing Stress (November 2000)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
Anxiety Disorders (October 16, 2000)
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From U.S. National Institute of Mental Health
Joe Monroe Takes a Vacation From HIV (December 1999/January 2000)
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
Stress: Are You Its Victim? (July 1999)
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
Tips for Reducing Stress (July 1999)
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
Coping With Stress (April 1998)
In HIV Newsline, from San Francisco General Hospital
How You Can Help Your Patients Reduce the Level of Stress in Their Lives (April 1998)
In HIV Newsline, from San Francisco General Hospital
Instant Relaxers -- Stress Relief (Spring 1997)
In Women Alive Newsletter, from Women Alive
"Mini" Relaxation Exercises (June 1996)
From Mind/Body Medical Institute
Relaxation Response Techniques (June 1996)
From Mind/Body Medical Institute
The Psychological Epidemic (September 1995)
By Walt Odets.
In In The Shadow of the Epidemic: Being HIV-Negative in the Age of AIDS, from Duke University Press
The HIV Drug Book: Psychoactive Drugs (1995)
A look at medications for anxiety, depression and other psychological complications.
From Project Inform
Plain Talk About ... Handling Stress
From U.S. National Institute of Mental Health

Other Mental Health Issues

Abuse and Trauma: Lessons for HIV Prevention and Care (PDF) (2009)
A group of HIV advocates, medical professionals and anti-violence community organizers gathered to answer some of the key questions about the links between trauma, HIV risk and mental health -- and devise ways those links might be broken.
From San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Trauma: Frozen Moments, Frozen Lives (Summer 2008)
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In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
HIVers More Likely Than General Public to Think About Suicide, Study Says (May 16, 2007)
From aidsmap.com
Literature Review: Screening Tool for Mental Illness, Substance Abuse Validated (January 2006)
In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
Suicidal Ideation (2006)
A chapter from Clinical Manual for Management of the HIV-Infected Adult.
From AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center
The Guide to Living With HIV Infection (2006)
A book excerpt.
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In The Guide to Living With HIV Infection, from Johns Hopkins University Press
For Party Addicts Seeking Help, Ways to Navigate the Obstacle Course (October 2004)
Down-to-earth advice for HIV-positive party boys looking to break the cycle of sex, drugs and alcohol.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Quality of Life Impaired for Disadvantaged HIV Patients (September 3, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Feeling Positive "Boosts Survival Chance for HIV Patients" (August 28, 2003)
A study links feelings of hope, happiness and enjoyment with a lower risk of dying from AIDS among men with HIV.
From Health-News.co.uk
Mental Health AIDS (PDF) (Summer 2003)
The latest edition of this quarterly newsletter features research updates on HIV prevention, diagnosis and treatment from a mental health perspective.
From AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center
Getting Your Life Back (December 2001/January 2002)
The complex issues surrounding sexual assault for female victims.
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
The Slow Return to "Normal" (November 2001)
Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder is a lot like dealing with an HIV diagnosis.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Bipolar Disorder (January 30, 2001)
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From U.S. National Institute of Mental Health
The Psychotherapist Is In (May 2000)
Three bathhouses in L.A. County pay licensed psychotherapist Stuart Altshuler to counsel their customers, once a week, free of charge.
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
James W. Dilley, M.D., Executive Director of the UCSF AIDS Health Project, Answers Some Questions About HIV/AIDS and Mental Health (1996/1997)

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