Psychiatr News February 17, 2006
Volume 41, Number 4, page 49
© 2006 American Psychiatric Association
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Learn the Latest on HIV Psychiatry
More than a million people are infected with HIV in the United States, and
most of them will experience a psychiatric disorder during the course of their
illness. The Office of HIV Psychiatry and the APA Committee on AIDS offer
annual meeting programs to provide you with what you need to know to deliver
quality care to your HIV-infected patients. Geared to psychiatrists with
varying levels of experience, this year's sessions in Toronto will provide
useful clinical information on HIV-related complications and treatments.
Residents Training
Sunday, May 21, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Committee on AIDS will present a program for psychiatry residents on
assessing and treating patients with HIV-related psychiatric and
neuropsychiatric disorders. The workshop will provide practical information
including "10 Things You Need to Know About HIV Psychiatry." The
program is designed to be interactive, with plenty of time for case
discussion. A box lunch will be provided, but you must RSVP by May 7 by
calling (703) 907-8641 or e-mailing
aids{at}psych.org.
Sexuality and Its Impact on the HIV Pandemic
Monday, May 22, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
In this highly interactive component workshop, panelists will discuss
sexuality across a variety of cultures and communities, cultural attitudes
toward sexual practices, sexual behaviors that place individuals at risk for
contracting HIV, and the role of the psychiatrist in prevention education.
Participants are asked to bring clinical problems, countertransference issues,
and ethical dilemmas to discuss during the workshop.
HIV Update for Psychiatric Care
Tuesday, May 23, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
In this symposium, psychiatrists will offer a snapshot of trends in the HIV
epidemic in the United States. A medical update will provide information on
epidemiology, new clinical challenges, current treatments, patient management,
integrated care, and drug interactions and toxicity. Other presentations will
cover the effects of hepatitis C co-infection/treatment and its role in
cognitive function, liver function, and substance use; club-drug use
(including crystal methamphetamine) and its impact on the brain, immune
function, and risk behavior; and body image and metabolic complications of
treatment and their impact on physical and mental functioning, treatment
adherence, and quality of life.
Don't forget to stop by the exhibit in the APA Member Center to pick up
HIV-related policy guidelines, training request forms, and clinical materials
for your practice and for members of your treatment team.
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