May is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month to highlight the need to #breakthestigma surrounding mental health, its impact on physical and emotional health, and its pivot role in Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE).

The MidAtlantic AETC provides up-to-date information and trainings on HIV/AIDS and co-existing conditions, such as mental health and substance use disorders, within the HIV Care Continuum.

Upcoming Virtual Trainings:

• 19th Annual HIV in West Virginia Conference - May 19th, 2023; 7:30am-4:15pm
  • Access link to view speakers and sessions
    • Registration and Information Available Here

• HIV/AIDS and Homelessness - May 22nd, 2023; 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • Speaker: Olajumoke Amuwo, PharmD, MPH, BCPS
    • Registration and Information Available Here

• HIV, Mental Health, & Substance Use for First Responders in Pennsylvania - June 13th, 2023; 10:00am-12:00pm

  • Speaker: Laura Hinds, MSW, LCSW

    • Registration and Information Available Here

Archived Trainings:

• Stigma Associated with Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health, and HIV (10/28/2022)
  • Speaker: Sabrina Grebner, LPC
    • Registration and Information Available Here

• Depression in the Newly Diagnosed Patient with HIV (05/24/2022)

  • Speaker: Melonie A. Owusu, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC

    • Registration and Information Available Here