Abstract
Family factors are influential in both HIV/AIDS-risk behavior and mental illness, and thus, families can be a critical resource in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts, especially for young people with psychiatric problems. Surprisingly few HIV-risk reduction programs capitalize on the strengths of families to prevent risk behavior while simultaneously addressing mental health. This chapter reviews current research on the association of mental health, HIV/AIDS-risk behavior, and behavioral interventions with special emphasis on the role of families in improving health outcomes for young people. Given the paucity of available empirically validated family-based interventions, we describe an innovative and highly promising program for teens with in mental health treatment based on the Social-Personal Framework of HIV/AIDS-risking mental health issues.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Family and HIV/AIDS |
Subtitle of host publication | Cultural and Contextual Issues in Prevention and Treatment |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 261-278 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Volume | 9781461404392 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781461404392 |
ISBN (Print) | 146140438X, 9781461404385 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing