“There continues to be a tremendous focus on enrolling people in treatment programs and ensuring that they remain in care. This case study examines an integrated clinical and social support program that used quality improvement, decentralization, task shifting, and community engagement to identify and address challenges to sustaining HIV treatment programs in India.” … [Read more...] about Improving Programs, Improving the Lives of People Living with HIV
Research
Prioritizing HIV in Mental Health Services Delivered in Post-Conflict Settings
"After opening the clinic in northern Uganda, PCAF mental health (MH) staff requested specialized HIV training because they felt it was critical to address their clients' MH and HIV care and support needs in a holistic and knowledgeable manner. In northern Uganda, MH service providers must know their individual client, and having HIV knowledge and experience is key to being … [Read more...] about Prioritizing HIV in Mental Health Services Delivered in Post-Conflict Settings
Integrating Mental Health into HIV Services: Standard Operating Procedures & Training Manual
Integration of mental health and HIV programs has the potential to significantly improve health outcomes for PLHIV. This training package, which is comprised of a training-of-trainers manual, an accompanying presentation, and a standard operating procedure, was developed to support a pilot project for MH and HIV integration at the community level such that health facilities, … [Read more...] about Integrating Mental Health into HIV Services: Standard Operating Procedures & Training Manual
Thinking outside the box: Addressing the mental health needs of PLHIV
Emerging evidence is demonstrating the accuracy of this statement particularly in the lives of people living with HIV (PLHIV). The occurrence of mental health problems among PLHIV is truly alarming; the prevalence of depression is estimated up to 72%, and anxiety rates are five times higher when compared to those not diagnosed with HIV. Aggravating an already difficult … [Read more...] about Thinking outside the box: Addressing the mental health needs of PLHIV
Get Happy, Get Rich The Relationship Between Depression and Poverty
Through six sessions of therapy, health workers help patients generate solutions to their psychosocial and financial problems, develop coping skills to reduce anxiety, and engage in activities that will assist them in recovering. (2015) … [Read more...] about Get Happy, Get Rich The Relationship Between Depression and Poverty