Treating the HIV Positive Patient (10 Hours)
Contact Hours: 10
Facilitator: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Objectives
- Explore the interaction between psychotropic Medications and HIV medications
- Identify Drug-Drug Interactions Between ARV Agents, Medications Used in Substance Use Treatment, and Recreational Drugs
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Explore factors related to treatment compliance HAART with mental
health disorders including intensity of the mood disorder, somatic
symptoms and social support quality.
- Learn about cognitive disorders including HIV related dementia and HIV
- Identify risk factors for suicidality in people with HIV
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Review common somatic symptoms reported by people with HIV or on HAART
and ways the mental health professional can assist the patient
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Review the impact of Depression and Mania on the HIV positive patient
and their effect on treatment compliance and disease progression
$30.00 for 90 days