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Finding the Right Support for HIV-Related Depression
Living with HIV can feel isolating, and managing a chronic condition can be stressful, but you're not alone.
Written by Hilary Weissman | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on August 31, 2023Depression is common among people with HIV because managing chronic conditions can be stressful. You may stress about past mistakes, or you may worry about your future health. Luckily, there are many people who can help and provide support.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Stella Safo, MD, MPHStella A. Safo, MD, MPH, is an HIV primary care physician and assistant professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). HIV: Stigma and mental health.
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