HIV and Caregiver Common Mental Disorder Synergistic Impacts on Child Development and Entry Points for Interventions

Author(s)
Tomlinson, M. & Hunt, X.
Publication language
English
Pages
110pp
Date published
01 May 2018
Publisher
4Children
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Children & youth, Health, Psychosocial support

Many children do not develop normally because of HIV and common mental disorders. This literature review covers the mental health status of mothers living with HIV and how their status affects their children. It outlines the pathways between maternal HIV, maternal mental health problems, and negative child outcomes; and then describes a number of interventions that can enhance impact.