The growing numbers of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS makes it
important to get the latest word out about problems related to the illness,
prevention and its treatment. Comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment
includes a variety of complementary components to help drug-using populations
increase their protective behaviors and reduce their risks for HIV/AIDS as well
as other blood-borne infections, such as Hepatitis C (HCV), and other sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs).
Goals
To make an impact on curbing the nation's HIV/AIDS epidemic.
To disseminate knowledge about the mental health aspects of HIV/AIDS and the
ethical issues of providing services to people living with or affected by
HIV/AIDS.
To identify effective approaches for delivering mental health services to
people living with HIV/AIDS and disseminate these findings to health care
providers who serve the HIV/AIDS population.
To improve the health outcomes of people living with HIV/AIDS who also have a
mental and substance use disorder
