Psychology and AIDS Exchange Newsletter
January 2013
About This Issue
- Introduction to current issues in HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND)
Articles on aging with HIV, growing up HIV+, at-risk persons suffering from mental illness and substance abuse, and treatments for HAND
In This Issue
- Honoring Dr. John Anderson
John R. Anderson, PhD, former senior director of the Office on AIDS, was also a distinguished and pioneering clinical psychologist dedicated to the fight against HIV
- John R. Anderson, PhD, in memoriam: A personal message from the Ad Hoc Committee on Psychology and AIDS (COPA)
John Anderson was a mentor, leader, visionary and friend to many
- APA recognizes leaders in HIV/AIDS
Drs. Marguerita Lightfoot and Scyatta Wallace are honored for their leadership and outstanding research
- Neuropsychology of HIV in children and adolescents
Antiretroviral treatments have dramatically improved the life expectancies of children and adolescents with HIV
- HIV and psychiatric comorbidities: What do we know and what can we do?
High-quality care for HIV-infected individuals also requires vigilance regarding the mental health needs of patients
- The HIV+ brain on drugs: Focus on methamphetamine
HIV, the hepatitis C virus and methamphetamine are each associated with increased prevalence of mental health concerns and greater neurocognitive problems.
- Consequences of HAND for everyday functioning
Assessment of the impact of HAND on everyday performance
- Pharmacologic interventions for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders
HAND is still an important problem in HIV-infected individuals despite the use of combination antiretroviral therapy
- Cognitive neurorehabilitation of HAND: Have we forgotten something?
Some promise for rehabilitation lies within the applied cognitive psychology and rehabilitation literature
APA Office on AIDS Programs
- Behavioral and Social Science Volunteer Program
Providing key resources, training and other outreach efforts for HIV prevention
- HIV Office for Psychology Education
The HOPE Program endeavors to enhance psychologists’ ability to competently and compassionately respond to people infected and affected by HIV
