This presentation will define depression in the context of those newly diagnosed with HIV and discuss how depression impacts HIV transmission and the HIV care continuum. This presentation will also cover screening tools used to identify depression and help identify unique ways to combat depression among newly diagnosed people with HIV. Lastly, we will explore available resources to providers and patients to help overcome depression amongst this population.
Speakers
Melonie A. Owusu, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC (she,her,hers)
Nurse Practitioner
THRIVE Program
Institute of Human Virology
Accreditation
CME: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Nursing: The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Approver Unit an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This event is eligible for 1.0 credit hours.
Certificate of Attendance: Continuing Education credits issued for participation in CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of their state licensing board(s).
Disclosure(s)
The staff and faculty involved with the planning of today’s event do not have any conflicts of interest to disclose. The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services. The representations and opinions expressed in this presentation are solely those of the author(s) and do not represent the views or policies of MA AETC, the University of Pittsburgh, or its funding agencies.
