01: Blogs With Audio Content, 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 17: Young and Positive

Resources for parents of kids living with HIV

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Caring for children who are living with HIV […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare

What to do when you’re ready to get back into HIV care

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Congratulations! Getting back into HIV care is the […]

11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

How you can use affirmations for a more positive mindset

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center We're big believers in the power of a […]

12: Mental health

Tips for dealing with grief

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center When you lose someone you love, grief is […]

14: Sexual Identity

Coming out: AJ's story

AJ's story  When I was in 5th grade, there was one time my dad asked if I had a boyfriend or girlfriend. At the time, I didn’t understand why he asked that, but then I […]

00. Spanish, 14: Sexual Identity

Acabas de salir del clóset… ¿y ahora qué?

Por Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, División de Enfermedades Infecciosas, y revisado medicamente por Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > Si mantener en secreto […]

14: Sexual Identity

You just came out — now what?

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center If it’s a burden to keep your sexual […]

14: Sexual Identity

Coming out: Jolie's story

For many people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), coming out of the closet is a huge moment in their lives — and also sometimes one of the most nerve-wracking. It can be […]

14: Sexual Identity

Tips and resources for parents of LGBTQ kids

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Your perspective on parenting may change a little […]

14: Sexual Identity, 15: Trans and HIV

Coming out: Katie's story

For many people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), coming out of the closet is a huge moment in their lives — and also sometimes one of the most nerve-wracking. It can be […]