by Francisco Fernandez
Psychiatric Aspects of HIV/AIDS focuses on psychiatric issues associated with HIV/AIDS and provides clinicians with a basic understanding of epidemiology, virology, transmission, and medical treatments inclusive of occupational exposures.
Contents
Section I: Background
- Epidemiology
- Virology, Immunology, Transmission, and Disease Stage
- Medical Treatment and Occupational Exposure
Section II: Diagnostic Tools
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing
- Electrophysiology and Brain Mapping
Section III: Psychiatric Comorbidity
- Psychological Reactions
- Stress-Distress Spectrum and Adjustment Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Cognitive Disorders
- Psychotic Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
Section IV: Medical Comorbidity
- Psychotropic Drug Interactions with Antiretroviral Medications
- Pain Syndromes
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Psychiatric Comorbidities in Medically Ill Patients with HIV/AIDS
Part V: Special Populations
- HIV/AIDS Among Hispanic Americans
- HIV/AIDS Among African Americans
- HIV/AIDS Among Asian and Pacific Islander Americans
- HIV/AIDS Among American Indians and Alaska Natives
- HIV/AIDS Among Neonates and Infants
- HIV/AIDS Among Children and Adolescents
- HIV/AIDS Among Older Adults
- HIV/AIDS Among Women
- HIV/AIDS Among Men Who Have Sex with Men
- HIV/AIDS Among Women Who Have Sex with Women
- HIV/AIDS Among the Homeless
- HIV/AIDS Among Prisoners
- HIV/AIDS and the Patient's Family
Part VI: Special Issues
- Ethical, Forensic, and Legal Considerations
- Religious and Spiritual Considerations
- Psychotherapeutic Strategies
- Complementary and Holistic Medicine
- Biopsychosocial Aspects
- Suicide and End-of-Life Care
Part VII: Policy Issues
- Prevention and Education Strategies
- Physician Assisted Suicide and Voluntary Euthanasia
Index
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