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HIV AND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTHCAREThe Johns Hopkins University Press PREFACE AND TABLE OF CONTENTSCopyright 1998 We created HIV and Community Mental Healthcare for clinical and management staff of community mental health centers (CMHCs) and other public mental health programs, and upper level undergraduate students and graduate students in psychology, social work, mental health nursing, counseling, public health, psychiatry, and other fields related to health and mental health. It is intended to help this audience improve their ability to care for persons affected by HIV and AIDS. The text is organized into four sections: The Challenge of HIV for Community Mental Health, Understanding HIV Healthcare, HIV Mental Health Interventions, and Special Topics. This is the first book to focus on the unique contributions to prevention and treatment that community mental health workers may make by providing appropriate services to persons affected by HIV. Since the first AIDS cases were identified, our knowledge of the disease and its treatment have increased greatly. We have learned that HIV disease affects people psychologically like no other disease. HIV-infected persons can experience a wide range of neurological and psychological problems which require mental health treatment. At times, their family, friends, and healthcare workers may also need mental health services. In addition, people who are at risk of infection because of life-style may also benefit from sensitive community mental health interventions. Community mental health centers are uniquely positioned to provide vital mental health services to individuals, families, and communities affected by the HIV epidemic. One barrier to the provision of these services by CMHC staff is a lack of knowledge and skills needed to assist these persons. It is our hope that this book will help workers and students to improve their understanding and capabilities to deliver HIV-related mental healthcare across a variety of levels. Researchers, teachers, and practitioners with demonstrated leadership in community mental healthcare pertaining to HIV contributed to this book by writing about their specific areas of expertise. We have included topics which address the provision of appropriate mental health interventions for individual clients, their families, friends, and the community. We intend for this book to accomplish four major goals. First, it will help to increase the ability of CMHC staff and students in the field to identify the HIV-related needs of their clients and to deliver more effective services. Second, since there is evidence that some CMHC staff avoid interacting with persons with HIV disease, the book is intended to increase their comfort level and sensitivity. Third, the book will increase staff knowledge about HIV-related signs and symptoms so that clinicians who provide care may conduct adequate screening and make appropriate referrals. Understanding the disease, its diagnosis, and treatment will improve communication with other healthcare workers and increase understanding of the experiences of infected clients. Fourth, the text provides accurate and up-to-date information about HIV disease that should allow CMHC staff to assist their communities in overcoming the fear and anxiety often associated with HIV/AIDS. HIV and Community Mental Healthcare may be read in its entirety or selected chapters may be used for in-service training or university courses. Each chapter's text is preceded by learning objectives and an outline. Review questions, references, and suggested readings are included at the end of each chapter. The appendix is a comprehensive directory of HIV/AIDS resources. Michael D.
Knox, Ph.D. Table of Contents
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