Positively: Caregivers of Children Coping with HIV/AIDS

Bronze Medal Winner, 2001 National Health Information Awards

Finalist, Time Inc Health’s 2001 International Health & Medical Media Awards

Caring for a child with HIV or AIDS can be extremely difficult. Caregivers and their children have to cope with a mixture of medical and emotional challenges every day. This video shares the stories of three families coping with HIV/AIDS and the people who surround them. It gives concrete suggestions for caregivers of HIV+ children under the age of 14 about where to find information and support for:

• Helping children adhere to and tolerate difficult medication regimens
• Coping with and treating mental health issues like anxiety, grief over the loss of family members, attachment and adjustment disorders
• Disclosing HIV status to the infected child, family, friends and community

The video also shows the benefits of caregiver support groups, individual counseling for caregivers and children and other mental health and support services.

The 24 page booklet included with this video contains additional information about mental health services, professionals and places to look for help.

Running Time: 36 Minutes
Closed Captioned