Category: 12: Mental health

04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 12: Mental health

Why rapid start of treatment for HIV is so important

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Finding out you have HIV can feel like a lot at first. 🫂 It’s completely okay to have questions, fears, or even feel […]
12: Mental health

Is it time to cut off a toxic family member?

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Family is supposed to be our closest support system; the people we turn […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

10 Easy Habits to Improve Your Mental Health

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Mental and physical health go hand in hand—your mind […]
04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 08: Peer Support, 12: Mental health

Learning to accept living with HIV

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Receiving an HIV diagnosis can feel overwhelming. It’s natural to experience a mix of emotions—fear, anger, sadness, confusion. But here’s the thing: you’re […]
12: Mental health

Attachment vs. love: how to spot the difference

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

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 Ever felt like you’re tangled in a web […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

The Best Free Meditation Apps

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

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 Feeling stressed or anxious? Maybe you just want […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

How to Make Friends as an Adult

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center When we leave school, we suddenly go from being forced to make friends […]
12: Mental health, 14: Sexual Identity

The Situationship Red Flags to Look Out for (and What to Do About Them)

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Are you hooking up with someone casually, but it’s also kind of serious? […]
12: Mental health

How to Pick a Therapist That's Right For You

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

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 First things first: everyone can benefit from therapy. […]
12: Mental health

Best Ways to Spend Thanksgiving Alone (Or With Your Chosen Family)

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Planning to go solo for Thanksgiving this year? 🦃 Hey, we get it […]