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Europe and Central Asia HIV & Mental Health Platform

On this Platform, we aim to provide resources to explore Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia, facilitating the exchange of experiences between community-led organisations in addressing Mental Health needs and professionals in the field. Our long-term aim is to improve these services.

Webinar: Mental Health within HIV Guidelines,

 9 November 2023
HIV and Mental Health Platform

We will be sharing news and updates around HIV, Mental Health, and Psychosocial support services for People Living with HIV and affected by HIV via webinars.

 

The Platform features a library of resources, recent literature, articles, and topics related to addressing HIV and Mental Health.

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You can use the platform in different languages with the green language option button in the top right corner. Page translation speed depends on your internet connection.

 

The automated translation is only available from English to the chosen language.

stigma free campaign

We call on all workers to emphasise wellness, stigma-free and integrated services for people living with and affected by HIV, and continuing education #StigmaFree

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aidsmapLIVE: HIV and unmet needs
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aidsmapLIVE: HIV and unmet needs

Welcome to our first aidsmapLIVE of 2024. In this episode, aidsmap's Susan Cole discusses HIV and unmet needs with Sophie Strachan from the Sophia Forum; Revd Jide Macaulay from the House of Rainbow; Eli Fitzgerald from Positively UK; Dr Sara Paparini from the SHARE Collaborative; and James Cole from National AIDS Trust.
People Living with HIV and Substance Abuse Disorder: Addressing Barriers to Viral Suppression
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People Living with HIV and Substance Abuse Disorder: Addressing Barriers to Viral Suppression

The co-occurrence of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) for people living with HIV (PLWH) may impact HIV transmission, morbidity, and mortality but is not a contraindication for HIV treatments such as antiretroviral therapy (ART). Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) direct clinicians to screen for potential mental health disorders and provide ART to PLWH and SUD, but education is required for clinicians to understand and meet the treatment challenges for these individuals and choose between the various ART treatment options to meet their unique needs. This CMEO BriefCase entitled, People Living with HIV (PLWH) and Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD): Addressing Barriers to Viral Suppression, will discuss a specific case of an individual who must simultaneously face the challenges of living with HIV as well as having a SUD. Expert faculty will address mental health screening and different ART treatment options for HIV given the difficulties and unique barriers faced by patients with a comorbid condition of SUD. Learn more or Claim Credit: https://www.cmeoutfitters.com/activity/plwh-sud-addressing-barriers-to-viral-suppression/
Community Breakfast Club at CROI 2024: Spotlight on Social and Behavioural Science
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Community Breakfast Club at CROI 2024: Spotlight on Social and Behavioural Science

The Community Breakfast Clubs are virtual webinars coordinated by the CROI Community Liaisons, the European AIDS Treatment Group, AVAC, and their global collaborators. They featured researchers and advocates discussing some of the most consequential science being presented at CROI.
Community Breakfast Club at CROI 2024: Research Roundup
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Community Breakfast Club at CROI 2024: Research Roundup

The Community Breakfast Clubs are virtual webinars coordinated by the CROI Community Liaisons, the European AIDS Treatment Group, AVAC, and their global collaborators. They featured researchers and advocates discussing some of the most consequential science being presented at CROI.
Community Breakfast Club at CROI 2024: Living with HIV for a Lifetime – It’s Complicated
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Community Breakfast Club at CROI 2024: Living with HIV for a Lifetime – It’s Complicated

The Community Breakfast Clubs are virtual webinars coordinated by the CROI Community Liaisons, the European AIDS Treatment Group, AVAC, and their global collaborators. They featured researchers and advocates discussing some of the most consequential science being presented at CROI.
HIV self-disclosure and mental health amongst AYA living with HIV
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HIV self-disclosure and mental health amongst AYA living with HIV

Sateesh Ganguli, MD NHS Trust, UK 26th Bangkok International Symposium on HIV Medicine Virtual Conference on January 17-19, 2024 http://www.hivnat.org/bangkoksymposium

EATG HIV & Mental Health Project

The HIV & Mental Health project aims to explore the existing knowledge about the interplay of mental health, well-being and HIV and translate it into practical recommendations for both community organisations and healthcare professionals in the European context.

Who We Are

The European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG) is a patient-led NGO that advocates for the rights and interests of people living with or affected by HIV/ AIDS and related co-infections within the WHO Europe region. Founded in 1992, the EATG is a network of more than 150 members from 45 countries in Europe. Our members are PLHIV and representatives of different communities affected by HIV/AIDS and co-infections. EATG represents the diversity of more than 2.3 million people living with HIV in Europe as well as those affected by HIV/AIDS and co-infections

Closure of Forum

The forum has been a valuable space for sharing experiences, support, and information related to HIV and mental health. However, due to resource constraints and evolving project priorities, we feel it is best to pause the forum activities for now. 

 

In the meantime, we will continue to update the Platform’s library and news with new open access content. We remain committed to providing support and information to people living with and affected by HIV and mental health challenges.

 

If you have any questions or concerns about this decision, please don't hesitate to reach out to us by writing to mentalhealth@eatg.org.

 

Thank you for being a part of the HIV & Mental Health community!

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