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Depression & HIV: assessment and treatment. Clearinghouse, AIDS Newsletter Database, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. 5714. A fee will apply.

STEP Perspect. 1997 Winter;9(1):1-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AIDS/97702555
Elliott A; University of Washington, Madison Clinic, Seattle, WA.

Abstract: Although the advent of protease inhibitors has greatly extended the life expectancy of those living with HIV, they also have introduced the problems of emotionally dealing with a chronic illness. Depression appears to be the most common psychiatric disorder found among HIV-infected individuals. Preliminary evidence suggests that depressive symptoms may be associated with increased mortality. Treatment options are discussed, including psychotherapy and treatment with pharmaceuticals.

Keywords: Antidepressive Agents/*THERAPEUTIC USE Combined Modality Therapy Cytochrome P-450/METABOLISM Depressive Disorder/COMPLICATIONS/*PSYCHOLOGY/THERAPY Drug Interactions HIV Infections/COMPLICATIONS/DRUG THERAPY/*PSYCHOLOGY HIV Protease Inhibitors/METABOLISM Human *Psychotherapy Risk Factors Ritonavir/METABOLISM NEWSLETTER ARTICLE
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