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Module 3: HIV Infection and Mental Disorders

Learning Objectives

Describe the mental disorders commonly observed in HIV-infected patients
Describe the diagnostic challenges seen in African Americans with substance abuse and mental disorders

Pre-training Assessment

Regarding the co-occurrence of HIV infection and mental disorders, which of the following statements is True?
1. A. Persons with a severe mental illness are disproportionately vulnerable to HIV infection.
2. B. Mental disorders can affect adherence to HAART.
3. C. Mental disorders can increase the risk of acquiring or transmitting sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
4. D. All of the above
5. E. None of the above
Is the following statement True or False?
Interactions between coadministered antiretrovirals and psychotropic medications may be associated with increased or decreased levels of one of the coadministered drugs.
1. True
2. False
Regarding the co-occurrence of depression in HIV-infected patients, which of the following statements is True?
1. A. ≥ 22% of HIV-infected patients also experience depression.
2. B. > 80% of HIV-infected patients also experience depression.
3. C. > 10% of HIV-infected patients also experience depression.
4. D. None of the above

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	About Curriculum 2 Introduction Module 1: Context: African Americans, Mental Disorders, and HIV Disease Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment The Complex Knot—Being HIV-Positive, African American, With a Mental Disorder African Americans’ Vulnerability to Mental Disorders Evolving Demographics of US Society Patterns of Access to Healthcare Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues HIV, Vulnerable Populations, and African Americans Summary References Assessment Questions Module 2: What Is a Mental Disorder? Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Depression Depression Among African Americans Treatment of Depression Bipolar Disorder DSM Criteria for Bipolar Disorder Treatment Anxiety Disorders Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Panic Disorder Other Anxiety Disorders Treating Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders Among African Americans Schizophrenia How Is Schizophrenia Treated? Psychosocial Treatments Schizophrenia Among African Americans Mental Health–Seeking Habits of African Americans References Ethnopsychopharmacology Considerations References Summary Assessment Questions Module 3: HIV Infection and Mental Disorders Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Incidence of Mental Disorders in the United States Associations Between HIV Disease and Mental Disorders Treatment of Mental Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients Summary References Assessment Questions Module 4: Untying the Knot Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Barriers to Obtaining Appropriate Diagnosis and Care Mental Health Services Sector Role of Multicultural Organizations Employing Nonstandard Therapeutic Tools Role of Spirituality Music Therapy Review and Further Resources Summary References Assessment Questions Case Studies Suggested Activities	Module 3: HIV Infection and Mental Disorders Learning Objectives Describe the mental disorders commonly observed in HIV-infected patients Describe the diagnostic challenges seen in African Americans with substance abuse and mental disorders Pre-training Assessment Regarding the co-occurrence of HIV infection and mental disorders, which of the following statements is True? A. Persons with a severe mental illness are disproportionately vulnerable to HIV infection. B. Mental disorders can affect adherence to HAART. C. Mental disorders can increase the risk of acquiring or transmitting sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. D. All of the above E. None of the above Is the following statement True or False? Interactions between coadministered antiretrovirals and psychotropic medications may be associated with increased or decreased levels of one of the coadministered drugs. True False Regarding the co-occurrence of depression in HIV-infected patients, which of the following statements is True? A. ≥ 22% of HIV-infected patients also experience depression. B. > 80% of HIV-infected patients also experience depression. C. > 10% of HIV-infected patients also experience depression. D. None of the above Trouble viewing answers? See our Troubleshooting Tips! « BACK NEXT »
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2. Triple Whammy—HIV, Mental Disorders, African Americans

Module 3: HIV Infection and Mental Disorders