Mental health aspects of HIV infection.
Of the multiple causes of mental disturbance in HIV infection, it is generally safest to consider organic causes first, including opportunistic infections, tumours, medications, and HIV encephalopathy. The psychological stress of the illness will cause different or overlapping presentations that include anxiety and depression. When managing these situations, one should also pay attention to the effects of stress on the social network of the infected person.
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Psychiatric Clinic for HIV-Related Concerns, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto.
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