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Summary

  • Emotional and mental health are important issues for people with HIV.
  • People with HIV seem to be more likely to experience a range of emotional and mental health problems, including distress, unhappiness, anxiety and depression.
  • There are things you can do to look after your emotional and mental health.
  • Help is available if you are having emotional or mental health problems.
  • Treatment and support services are available if you suffer from mental health problems.
  • Some anti-HIV drugs can have side-effects which include mental health problems. These may be temporary and can be dealt with.
  • HIV infection can cause dementia and other conditions, but these problems are now very rare thanks to HIV therapy.

HIV, mental health and emotional wellbeing

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