Beyond the virus - Prioritising mental health for PLHIV in Scotland

[Jim Allen]

I was reading this report from November 2024 about HIV in Scotland, and thought I would share it, it's 24 pages and can be found here if you wish to look. 

In brief:

Beyond the virus: Prioritising mental health for people living with HIV in Scotland.

Supporting the mental health of people living with HIV in Scotland must be at the
heart of HIV policy. This report, informed by a workshop which brought together key
stakeholders in Scotland’s HIV response, explores key interventions to improve the
mental health and wellbeing of people living with HIV.

Despite Scotland having some of the best HIV treatment outcomes in the world significant challenges remain in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people living with HIV. This disparity is a critical barrier to achieving the Scottish Government’s goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.

The relationship between HIV and mental health is complex and bi-directional, with psychosocial vulnerabilities increasing the risk of acquiring HIV, and living with HIV exacerbating mental health issues. Stigma related to HIV and mental
illness further compounds these challenges. Effective psychological support can improve both mental and physical health outcomes for people living with HIV

[STLPOS17]

Thank you for sharing this.

[Jim Allen]

Thank you for sharing this.

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