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The Syndemic of HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and Behavioral Health Disorders
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Sexual health refers to physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being in relation to a person’s sexuality. It is not solely the absence of an illness, dysfunction, or infirmity. Sexual health necessitates a respectful and positive approach to life toward sexuality and sexual relationships and the ability to make pleasant and safe sexual experiences that are free of coercion, discrimination, and violence. Living with a mental disorder or substance use disorder can present additional challenges for a person’s sexual health The series is a 4-session introduction to this large and important topic, and will highlight best practices for assessing sexual history, and provide up-to-date information on sexual risk and STI prevention services.
Agenda for this session:
-Review the epidemiology of HIV and syphilis in the United States
-Discuss the syndemic connections between HIV/STI, substance use, and behavioral health
-Review HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis screening guidelines
-Explore how to integrate HIV/STI prevention into your work
-Get to know how public health can be a partner in this work
Sexual health refers to physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being in relation to a person’s sexuality. It is not solely the absence of an illness, dysfunction, or infirmity. Sexual health necessitates a respectful and positive approach to life toward sexuality and sexual relationships and the ability to make pleasant and safe sexual experiences that are free of coercion, discrimination, and violence. Living with a mental disorder or substance use disorder can present additional challenges for a person’s sexual health The series is a 4-session introduction to this large and important topic, and will highlight best practices for assessing sexual history, and provide up-to-date information on sexual risk and STI prevention services.
Agenda for this session:
-Review the epidemiology of HIV and syphilis in the United States
-Discuss the syndemic connections between HIV/STI, substance use, and behavioral health
-Review HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis screening guidelines
-Explore how to integrate HIV/STI prevention into your work
-Get to know how public health can be a partner in this work
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