Can psychological factors, such as depression, affect human immunodeficiency virus
progession? HIV infection is viewed as a chronic illness in which those infected often …

There is much interest in whether depression and stress may explain the wide variability in
the disease course of patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This …

The human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) epidemic has negatively affected over 40
million people worldwide. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has improved life expectancy and …

Despite advances in HIV treatment, there continues to be great variability in the progression
of this disease. This paper reviews the evidence that depression, stressful life events, and …

Background: Depression is the most common mental disorder and a leading cause of
disability, which commonly presents unexplained psychological and physical symptoms …

This article reviews recent findings concerning the role of psychosocial factors on the
progression of HIV. Specifically, we examine the role of depression, stressful life events …

A heightened risk of mood disorders, such as major depression, and acute depressive
symptoms has been observed among HIV-seropositive individuals since the start of the …

HIV/AIDS continues to be a significant public health problem. Millions of people worldwide
are infected with this virus daily, and thousands die yearly of AIDS-related illnesses. Despite …

Depression is the most common neuropsychiatric complication in HIV-infected patients and
may occur in all phases of the infection. Accurately, diagnosing major depressive disorder in …

Depression is among the most common neuropsychiatric disturbances seen in individuals
with HIV infection. Associated with sad mood, disturbed sleep and appetite, and low energy …