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- Mental health is an issue for people with HIV
- HIV-related mental health problems
- Depression, anxiety and emotional distress
- Mental health problems as a side-effect of anti-HIV drugs and other medicines commonly taken by people with HIV
- Looking after your mental health
- Where to go for mental health advice and support
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Summary
- Mental health is important for people with HIV.
- People with HIV seem to be more likely to experience a range of mental health problems, including depression.
- HIV infection can cause dementia and mania, but these problems are now very rare thanks to anti-HIV therapy.
- Treatment is available if you suffer from depression.
- Some anti-HIV drugs can have side-effects which include mental health problems.
- There are things you can do to look after your mental health.
- Help is available if you are having mental health problems.