Results from a recent study indicate that depression and thoughts of suicide are still common in people with HIV, even though HIV-related health outcomes have improved with the advent of combination antiretroviral therapy.

Based on their results, the authors of the study emphasized the importance of properly diagnosing and treating depression in HIV-positive individuals.

“The results of our study indicate that mood disturbances are still common in individuals with HIV despite modern treatment. It is important for HIV patients to recognize that these symptoms exist and to seek treatment for…

A study published Wednesday in the American Journal of Psychiatry shows that HIV-positive individuals experienced reduced rates of suicide after the initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

The suicide rate among HIV-positive individuals nonetheless remains higher than the general population even after the introduction of HAART.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), HIV-infected patients in some countries are eight times more likely to commit suicide. Typically, individuals are most at risk when they become aware of their status and when particularly ill.

A team of researchers in Switzerland…