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Where to go for mental health advice and support
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   Last updated: 28.10.05
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A good place to start would be your HIV clinic. Your HIV doctor should take your mental health as seriously as your physical health. Many of the larger HIV clinics have expert HIV mental health teams.

Information on HIV helplines which can provide information and support are listed at the back of this booklet. The following counselling and mental health organisations may also be useful.

PACE
PACE provides counselling for gay men and lesbians for issues including HIV.
020 7700 1323
www.pacehealth.org.uk

Saneline
UK mental health charity
Helpline 0845 767 8000
www.sane.org.uk

Mind
UK mental health charity
Mind Info Line 0845 766 0163
www.mind.org.uk

Samaritans
Confidential emotional support 24 hours a day
08457 90 90 90




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Booklets
Mental health
  • Introduction
  • Mental health is an issue for people with HIV
  • HIV-related mental disorders
  • Depression, anxiety and emotional distress
  • Mental health problems as a side-effect of anti-HIV and other medicines
  • Looking after your mental health
  • Where to go for mental health advice and support
  • Summary
  • Glossary


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