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HIV-related stigma and discrimination affects the emotional well-being and mental health of people living with HIV. At least I can say that has proven to be true for me. When...

For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...

When we found out I was positive, we had so many questions about why I was not informed sooner. By looking at my numbers, the general idea was that I...

At the height of the HIV epidemic resources were allocated heavily to urban areas. This was the site of the most cases and the center of most research institutions and...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

When I receive a phone call or a video call unexpectedly, I am always surprised a little bit. I am so accustomed to the quick and short responses of text...

The things we know now about HIV largely comes from research, more specifically clinical trials involving people living with HIV. The success of HIV treatment today has the many people...

People are people and a human being is a human being. All of us have red blood running through our veins and the things that make us all different are...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

In a time of social distancing, keeping up a routine is a perfect way to remind ourselves of what we need to take care of ourselves. This may be mother...

Have you ever held a grudge against someone? My grudge partner is my older brother. We’ve become seasoned veterans of the blame game. Our usual point of contention has always...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

I never would have thought that I would have contracted HIV my first time having sex, but it's sad to say that I thought at some point in my life...

Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait which is thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage. Unfortunately...

Some good news came from our HIV In America 2019 survey when we asked people about managing their HIV symptoms and treatments. Some challenges were also revealed. The good news...

I’m not sure if I shared this with you, but I came to learn about PrEP through being broke. I was just out of school and need some cash to...

Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men are more affected by HIV than other groups in the United States. In 2018, black gay and bisexual men...

The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...

Few times in life can feel as lonely as receiving an HIV diagnosis. A first instinct, following the news, maybe to isolate or assume that you will never find or...