Mental Health, Substance Use and HIV/HCV: Living Positive – Living Well

 

 

 

 

 

The Body has some great articles on mental health and HIV- including regularly updated blogs by HIV positive therapists.

The BODY Website

 

Here’s a sample of the content:

 

• Riding the Tiger: Life Lessons From an HIV-Positive Therapist
  A blog by David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.
• A Therapist’s Guide to Living and Laughing With HIV/AIDS
  A blog by Elizabeth Lombino.
• HIV/AIDS & Psychology: Teaching Tip Sheets
  Information for course planners on specific topics that are important in psychology; each “Teaching Tip” Sheet names the topic, briefly discusses its importance in teaching psychology, presents information on how HIV/AIDS research has contributed to our understanding of the topic, offers teaching strategies and key references.
  From American Psychological Association
• Major HIV/AIDS Topics and Issues
  From American Psychological Association
• Mental Health AIDS Newsletter (PDF) (Fall 2011)
  From Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
• SAMHSA Launches Behavioral Health and HIV/AIDS Web Page (August 2, 2011)
  From AIDS.gov
• Mental Health AIDS Newsletter (PDF) (Summer 2011)
  From Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
• New Training Program Helps Mental Health Providers Enhance Care for Latinos and the LGBT Community in New Mexico (May 12, 2011)
  In Medical News Today
• Mental Health AIDS Newsletter (PDF) (Spring 2011)
  From Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
• Mental Health AIDS Newsletter (PDF) (Winter 2010/2011)
  From Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

 

Please email: [email protected]

Carlene Dingwall (BA, M.Ed, PhD Candidate)

Mental Health, Substance Use and HIV/HCV Initiative 

Phone: 250-300-3177