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

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