Category: 12: Mental health

01: Blogs With Audio Content, 05: HIV Healthcare, 08: Peer Support, 12: Mental health, 17: Young and Positive

How to deal with depression and suicidal thoughts

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center We’ve talked about depression on the blog a few times before, but […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 12: Mental health, 18: Know Your Rights

Health benefits of animal therapy

by Dr. Ann Avery

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Animal-assisted therapy is a field that uses animals to help people deal with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), physical injuries, and other health problems. The […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 12: Mental health

How to be more body positive when you’re living with HIV

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Developing a healthy body image is something we could all use help […]
01: Blogs With Audio Content, 12: Mental health

Tips for picking the right therapist or counselor

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Some days it’s all too much. Maintaining your HIV treatment, school, work, […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

How you can use affirmations for a more positive mindset

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center We're big believers in the power of a positive mindset! Check out […]
12: Mental health

Tips for dealing with grief

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center When you lose someone you love, grief is more than just feeling […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

How meditation can help you manage stress and anxiety when you’re living with HIV

by Dr. Ann Avery

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center It’s bad enough that social media and news headlines pump hot-and-cold crazy into your world. But you also may have the natural instinct sometimes to […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 12: Mental health

Tips for managing stress and depression when you're living with HIV

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center If you're living with HIV, it's not unusual to struggle with stress […]
05: HIV Healthcare, 06: Talking to a Doctor, 12: Mental health

Mental Illness: What it is, how to spot symptoms, where to get help

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center If you’re living with HIV, you already know all about stigma and […]
05: HIV Healthcare, 12: Mental health, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

How to get help with an addiction

by Dr. Ann Avery

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center An addiction is something you can’t stop doing, no matter how much trouble it causes. And it’s not just heroin or meth. People get hooked […]