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Document 0154
DOCN M9550154
TI Identifying the mental health needs of children living in families with
AIDS or HIV infection.
DT 9505
AU Roth J; Siegel R; Black S; Department of Child Psychiatry, St.
Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital; Center, New York, New York.
SO Community Ment Health J. 1994 Dec;30(6):581-93. Unique Identifier :
AIDSLINE MED/95136669
AB The present article highlights the mental health needs of children
living with loved ones who have AIDS or HIV infection. In addition the
article describes an intervention program which is being developed to
meet the needs of the children and their families. Children who live in
families affected by AIDS and HIV infection, like children who live with
other life-threatening illnesses, are vulnerable to psychological
distress. They experience numerous separations from parents, changes in
the nature and predictability of emotional nurturing, concerns about
loss, disruptions in routine and contact with peers, and economic
hardship. AIDS and HIV infection present the additional stressors that
stem from discrimination, stereotyping, and social ostracism. Finally,
many families living with AIDS or HIV infection are disenfranchised,
living under the pall of poverty and substance abuse. The intervention
program described is being implemented in an urban community mental
health clinic to meet the diverse mental health needs of the children
living in these families. Preliminary implications of the program are
discussed so as to begin a dialogue with other agencies who are
challenged to meet the needs of this heterogeneous population.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY Adaptation,
Psychological Adolescence Case Report Child Child of Impaired
Parents/*PSYCHOLOGY Child Reactive Disorders/PSYCHOLOGY Combined
Modality Therapy *Community Mental Health Services Family/PSYCHOLOGY
Female *Health Services Needs and Demand Human HIV
Infections/*PSYCHOLOGY Male Personality Development Psychotherapy
Sick Role Social Environment JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).