Psychological Co-morbidities of HIV/AIDS

摘要: Individuals with HIV/AIDS are disproportionately affected by mental health problems relative to the general population, including mood, anxiety, and substance abuse disorders. Psychological factors have been implicated in less effective disease management advanced progression among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive individuals. Thus, it is critical that healthcare providers aware of intricate relationship between comorbid psychological disorders physical individuals living HIV. To this end, chapter will provide an overview epidemiology pathophysiology various Axis I HIV, clinical considerations for assessment treatment, a review existing evidence supporting efficacy psychotherapy interventions. When reviewing each these disorders, particular care taken address practical as well broader nature symptoms associated psychosocial concerns. The concludes discussion cultural clinician working HIV-positive