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What Happens In Vagus

Might some types of depression, inflammation, metabolic syndrome, and even heart disease be mediated by the “vagabond” nerve?

POZ Poll: Do you think any of your meds have caused you to feel depressed?

Ugandan Study Contradicts Sustiva’s Ties to Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Various other studies have indeed found such a link.

Missing Link: “When We Talk About Depression, We Need to Talk about Addiction”

I tried suicide because I was depressed from the booze I guzzled. Why is substance use absent from the suicide & depression conversation?

Numerous Medications Are Linked to Depression and Suicidal Symptoms

This finding came from a larger report indicating that U.S. residents are increasingly taking drugs linked to such symptoms.

Coming Out of the Dark: HIV and Trauma

How I learned to escape the shadow of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder
ACT UP New York members at the 2017 LGBT Pride March

How Are Early Members of ACT UP Adjusting Today?

A new study assesses the long-term impact of AIDS activism, including trauma, loss, posttraumatic growth and a belief in change.

Do Antidepressants Work in People With HIV? A Foggy Picture Emerges

Researchers combed through relevant research and were not able to draw strong conclusions about the effectiveness of antidepressants.

Depression Is Linked With Poorer Outcomes in HIV Care

A recent study found that more time spent depressed meant a greater risk of missing clinic visits, having a detectable viral load and death.

POZ Poll: Have you ever struggled to maintain your HIV health regimen?

Depression Linked to Risk of Death Among Women With HIV

In a long-term study, women who spent more time living with depression were more likely to die.

Sexual Unhealing

Responsibility is sexy, and I didn’t realize how powerful that was until much later.

The Truth About the 7,000

Why are there still so many AIDS-related deaths?

Yes, Sustiva Is Linked to an Increased Risk of Suicidal Behaviors

This finding comes from an analysis of the global START study, which proved in 2015 that starting HIV treatment early is best.

POZ Poll: Has depression ever hindered your engagement in HIV care?

More Time Spent Depressed Linked to Poorer Engagement in HIV Care

Depression was associated with missed clinic appointments, a detectable viral load and a greater risk of death in a recent large study.
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