HIV and mental health
Positively Speaking
English - January 21, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDocumentary Society & Culture Health & Fitness hiv casey house stories health hospital poz aids resilience heartfelt first-person Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Guests share their experiences with mental health: the shock and impact of the HIV diagnosis; how substance use is sometimes a coping mechanism; the challenges of accessing appropriate mental health services, as well as the isolating effects of stigma and discrimination. Scott, Rod, Debbie, Steve and Sabani also describe what they learned from these challenges to create a positive path forward.
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