Ask the Advocates: Mental Health Awareness Month...During the month of May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness. Many PLWHIV (people living with HIV) can struggle with mental health issues...reactions3comments
Testing and first diagnosis ..."New here. I am here for support. Both for me and for others. I am extremely worried and stressed that I might’ve...reactions6repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTransmission
Minutes with Jah: HIV Vaccine Awareness Day...National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is celebrated every year on May 18th to recognize all people who are working on research towards...reactionscomments
Recreational and HIV Drug Interactions...Some people who live with HIV also use drugs recreationally. But most people with HIV do not realize the added risk of...reactions4comments
The RED HEADED STEP-Children of the HIV Community HETEROSEXUALS...Contracting HIV in the early years was considered a given if you were a White Gay Man. A so-called punishment from God...reactions6comments
Do you have hope for an HIV vaccine? ...HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is on May 18. Researchers continue this work. What do you think?...reactions5replies
The Global Commission on HIV and the Law...In 2010 the United Nations formed the Global Commission on HIV and the Law. The Commission examined how the law protects –...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...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...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...
HIV transmission...Hey everyone. I shaved my rear around my anus before a sexual encounter there was no bleeding or visible wound but I...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...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...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...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
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...
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...
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...
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...reactions1comment
