Ready to Start ForgivingMy mother had a stroke on the morning of my 13th birthday. My father found her on the bathroom floor where she had fallen. I was the youngest child and... By Robert Brunet3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Attention Decision-Makers: What PLWHIV Want for Young LGBTQIA+ People Today"Prevention and education are important, but representation and resources are even more important." – Ze (H-I-V.net Community Advocate) According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 21 percent of new... By H-I-V.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why We Still Need PrideWith another Pride month upon us, it's been 42 years since the first patients were diagnosed with an illness that we now know as HIV. Forty-plus years we've been fighting... By JD Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Racial Disparities and HIVAfter reaching its height in the mid-1980s, the overall number of new HIV transmissions has dropped in the United States. Today, people with HIV who get treatment are healthier and... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Addressing Your Mental HealthAs we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month and since people with HIV have higher rates of depression, I thought it would be a good time to share my experiences... By Shawn Decker4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Is Trauma-Informed Care?Traumatic experiences can be life-changing, and it is well known such experiences can have long-term health effects. In addition to mental health challenges, traumatic experiences can lead to other health... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Steps I Took to Handle Mental Health StrainBefore I found out about my HIV status, I believe that my mental health was solid. I would not say that it was perfect but solid. My diagnosis story is... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How and Where to Access Antiretrovirals in the USAntiretroviral therapy (ART) is a combination of drugs used to treat HIV. The goal of ART is to lower the viral load or amount of HIV, in someone with the... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Mental Health Awareness: Focusing On MeMental health awareness month is in May and my overall health and well-being would not be where it is right now if I did not focus on my own mental... By Steven Campa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How to Identify Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Speak Up Black Women, No Matter What!I am more than a Black woman; I am more than a person you use to prop next to you like a vase on a table filled with water that... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Minutes with Jah: The Importance of a Support SystemFinding a support system throughout an HIV journey is important. Whether you are newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor, the H-I-V.net community is here for you! Jah says: "Building my... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Anger Took Over My Life and How I Took My Life BackI don’t remember the first time I allowed my anger to take over. But there have been too many instances not to do something about it over the years. Allowing... By Robert Brunet3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Molecular HIV SurveillancePublic health officials are using genetic data collected from people living with HIV in a way that has advocates concerned.1,2 Molecular HIV surveillance is a new use of health data... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Minutes With Jah: Sex and PleasureNegative feelings about sex and having sexual partners can come up after receiving an HIV diagnosis. Becoming undetectable, which means a person cannot transmit the virus through sex, can be... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Parents Should Know About HIV and PreventionYoung people – ages 13 to 24 years – account for 1 in 4 new HIV transmissions. And around 3 in 5 youth with HIV do not know they have... By H-I-V.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Nine YearsIt has been nine years since I have been diagnosed with HIV. I cannot believe how fast the time flew right on by. It was nine years ago when I... By Steven Campa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Why I'm Not Sick of Sick DaysPicture it - you’re bopping along at a decent clip. You’re getting things done. By all standards, things are running smoother than a smoothie. And then you wake up. No... By Shawn Decker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Vacationing with Chronic Health ConditionsOne vacation, two vacations, three vacations, four! While most people find vacations relaxing, they can be stressful for individuals living with chronic health conditions like HIV. Planning for a vacation... By Heather Renee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Minutes with Jah: Did HIV Stop You From Love?On H-I-V.net, we have seen many forums and stories about love. After being diagnosed with HIV, many people share that they struggle with finding it, being in a healthy relationship... By Jahlove Serrano1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments