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Does HIV Cause Hair Loss?
Does HIV cause hair loss? Hey, we don’t blame you for asking; those luscious locks deserve to be looked after! 🤩 But the truth is: for most people, what does cause hair loss is […]
Motivation for hiv patients to stay on HIV treatment
Healthy living feels like work, am I right? 😓 That is true for most people, but when you have HIV it becomes necessary to exercise regularly 🚴🏾, eat right, and stay on antiretroviral therapy […]
My partner is HIV positive and I am negative
First of all, well done for getting tested. You’ve done the right thing, you superhero. 💪🏾 So many feelings If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Fear, frustration and even hopelessness are all completely normal […]
Where are my HIV+ friends? HIV and loneliness.
Friendship is a wildly underrated medication. - Anna Deavere Smith Friendships are simply necessary. 💛 Friends provide more than just giving you a shoulder to cry on. 😘😢 They also positively impact your health. HIV+ […]
Timing of support is critical to patients’ HIV care plan
Breaking the news of a life-changing diagnosis is one of the most difficult parts of a healthcare professional’s job. It’s a life-changing moment for any patient, with reactions ranging from fear to sadness to […]
The Importance of a Peer Support Network in HIV Care
The Importance of a Peer Support Network in HIV Care Navigating HIV doesn’t need to be a one-person operation. Living with HIV – be it a recent diagnosis or a decades-long journey – should include […]
Positive Peers is achieving goals within the EHE Pillars
Positive Peers is on the frontlines in support and advocacy for people living with HIV. Built by MetroHealth and supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and […]
What does stigma-free mean?
Let’s be honest: we really can be our own worst enemy 😔. When that first HIV diagnosis comes in, we pile on a whole bunch of baggage and negativity on ourselves. It’s not our fault […]
HIV support groups: what are they, and should I join one?
Even if you are already getting support from friends or family, having even more help is never a bad thing 😊. So, what about support groups? Can they actually be helpful for those living with […]