1 December 2006
New York State Department of Health - State/Local Government Agency [U.S.]
Summary,

GUIDELINEOBJECTIVE(S)

To provide guidelines for mental health screening in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients to prevent secondary disease

TARGET POPULATION

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients

INTERVENTIONS AND PRACTICES CONSIDERED

1. Mental health screening
* Assessing symptoms such as depression, agitation, anxiety, suicidal ideation
* Assessing past medical history
* Assessing alcohol and substance use
2. Referring patients to mental health services
3. Collaboration of primary care clinician with mental health care provider

MAJOR OUTCOMES CONSIDERED

Suicide risk in HIV-infected patients