Identify the basic characteristics of personality disorders
Explore the characteristics of the "Addicted Person"
Compare and contrast common symptoms of personality disorders with the "addicted person" and their functions
For each personality disorder explore the following: The behaviors, the benefits to the behaviors, the origins of the behaviors, effects of the behaviors on others and potential interventions
Explore the interaction between psychotropic Medications and HIV medications
Identify Drug-Drug Interactions Between ARV Agents, Medications Used in Substance Use Treatment, and Recreational Drugs
Explore factors related to treatment compliance HAART with mental
health disorders including intensity of the mood disorder, somatic
symptoms and social support quality.
Learn about cognitive disorders including HIV related dementia and HIV
Identify risk factors for suicidality in people with HIV
Review common somatic symptoms reported by people with HIV or on HAART
and ways the mental health professional can assist the patient
Review the impact of Depression and Mania on the HIV positive patient
and their effect on treatment compliance and disease progression