Managing My Mental Health...Our mental health is an important aspect that affects our quality of life. Like many things in life, the mental health disorders we have can affect us differently and the...reactions1comment
My Opinion Matters...I have learned over the last few years that the more open I am about being HIV-positive, the more honest and genuine I need to be with my community. I...reactions1comment
Dating with a lady rodrena...I have dated a girl last Sunday . It’s been not a week. I didn’t have any intention to do anything with her , also neither she had . We...reactions2replies
Idy Ekpe...Idy was previously a health leader on H-I-V.net. Idy is a pharmacist with a background in addiction medicine and mental health. She currently works with vulnerable populations and has a...
HIV transmission...Hey everyone. I shaved my rear around my anus before a sexual encounter there was no bleeding or visible wound but I could feel sting from razor burn. The guy...reactions5repliesDiagnosisAwareness
Tips for Interviewing Therapists...“It is not a good feeling to feel as if you are trapped with your thoughts and your mind is racing. Finding an outlet to communicate these emotions will help...reactions2comments
Practicing Self-Care on a Budget...In the past, we have talked about the importance of self-care and shared examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. However, some self-care “treats” are more...reactions3comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
Minutes with Jah: Media Needs to Just Stop!...In this episode of Minutes with Jah, I will be expressing my frustration with the media. How the media has been using stigmatizing language when talking about the new HIV...reactions1comment
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like good physical health, good mental health is vital...
A Healthy Relationship...I believe that for the majority of individuals in a relationship in this world would prefer to have a healthy one. But what is a healthy relationship? The textbook definition...reactions4comments
Anyone else having medication side effects?...Just starting taking bicktary 3 months ago and now I'm having joint,tendon and muscle pain. I already have a sprained finger? Is this happening to anyone else. I was on...reactions4repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTreatment
Do You Really See Me?...Two mildly safe assumptions people can make about me upon sight. I present as a woman and I am Black. Tricky things about first impressions are that there are so...reactions7comments
HIV paranoia...Hey to you all. I had protected sex with a woman (ONS with a foreigner girl) with unprotected oral. After some days I had a fungal infection in the groin...reactions4repliesDiagnosisDepressionTesting
