It Is Not the End……… ***Advocacy- The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, an idea, or a policy. *** Youth and young adults living with HIV 1. a) b) 2. 3.
Why many HIV positive youth don’t disclose or talk about their health status. Fear of being secluded from others Lack of support. Intervention between HIV positive youth and their families. The stigma and phobia that surrounds HIV
People with HIV/AIDS suffer from Depression Seclusion Mental Health issues Self destructiveness Objective: Provide tips and ideas of dealing with isolation, fear, and mental health issues. Hear from HIV positive youth who are continuing to live their lives. Strategies on how to talk to potential partners about HIV status. + Concerns: -do our HIV positive youth know where to go and get insurance? -how to apply for medicade? -how do you lobby to change the HIV guidelines? “In order to win the fight against HIV, you must first learn everything you can about the virus to gain the upper hand. It’s like going back to school. You’ve got to eat, live and breathe HIV. You’ll need to immerse yourself in your studies. You’ll want to learn enough so that you can work with your healthcare provider to design a treatment program- one that you can live with, that you can adhere to, and that works for you. If you are not currently receiving care, accessing treatment and services is half the battle.” -Jeff Berry Interim Editor Nov/Dec 2004 issue Stigma- a sign of social unacceptability. The shame or disgrace attached to something regarded as socially unacceptable. Shame, disgrace, dishonor, humiliation. -Encarta World Dictionary