Double stigma, double challenge : mental health and HIV/AIDS in central and eastern Europe and the newly independent states : an advocacy and information document
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Abstract:
This brief overview of mental health and HIV/AIDS in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States (CCEE/NIS) has been produced by the Global Initiative on Psychiatry as part of a project it is implementing with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands (2005-2008). The project aims to improve the quality of life and reduce the suffering of people with HIV/AIDS who have mental health problems, and of their partners, carers and families, in South Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. It is establishing nine new expert centers on mental health and HIV/AIDS in the region that will collect and disseminate information; run education and training programs for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA), carers, families and the general population; develop effective ways of dealing with HIV/AIDS-related mental health problems; and act as resource and activity centers.
Authors:
Byrne, A.
,
Petrak, J.
Category:
General
Editor:
Salvage, J.
Keywords:
health services
,
HIV and AIDS
,
mental health
Language:
eng
Organization:
GIP Federation - Global Initiative on Psychiatry
PAGE:
16
Place:
Hilversum
Publisher:
GIP
Year:
2006
Region:
Central Asia
,
Eastern Europe
Right:
© 2006 GIP
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Title:
Double stigma, double challenge : mental health and HIV/AIDS in central and eastern Europe and the newly independent states : an advocacy and information document