Laura Waters’ Post

The dehumanising language often used to refer to those of us who live with HIV increases stigma (and thereby helps perpetuate the epidemic). It is a privilege to be part of group of extraordinary activists, including powerful voices within HIV care, promoting Person First language and challenging terminology that stigmatises. I know how disruptive it can be to the way that people often think about HIV if we just substitute ‘acquired’ for ‘infected’ where it fits, and how powerful it is, when applicable, to use first person language (I / we / us) when referring to people who live with HIV. It’s been great to see a growing army of organisations commit to people first language, in HIV and other disease areas. Check out the guidance and let us know what you think.

A new Psychology Today editorial explores how using person-first language can strengthen or undermine you! We want to hear from you. How are you using language that puts people first and promotes inclusivity and dialogue? #PutPeopleFirst #LanguageMatters #PeopleFirstCharter

Thrilled to share that my research was recently published in AIDS & Behavior. Huge thank you to my mentors, colleagues, and friends for their invaluable support along the way. You can check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/eSDsgSx3

Hello! How are you? My name is Ricardo Tinti, and I work with #PsychoanalysisandSpirituality and with the #Humanoterapeuta, #Radiesthesia and the #CardReading . With them, I can help you: - Release #guilt, #fear and excessive #selfcriticism; - Redirect #anger constructively; - Make peace with your childhood and your #relationship with your parents. Furthermore, when necessary, I use energetic and spiritual techniques to: - #Rebalance your energy field; - Break the connection with #obsessors; - Heal #ancestral wounds; - Restore your #selfesteem . And if you live with #HIV, know that we are on this journey together. Let’s raise our heads so the crown doesn’t fall?. Schedule https://lnkd.in/d3_4CeMB

🧠 Impact of Stigma on Mental Health 🧠 A study in the 'Journal of Behavioral Medicine' reveals that individuals with HIV facing high levels of stigma are three times more likely to suffer from depression. Stigma doesn't just hurt; it harms. As we close out Minority Mental Health Month, we want to remind you ... It’s up to us to challenge the misconceptions and support mental health. Together, we can make a change! #BreakTheStigma #HIVandMentalHealth #GeorgiaThrives #GAThrives #SatcherHealth #SHLI #HIV #HIVAIDS

🚨 Calling all researchers and professionals in public health, adolescent psychology, and sexual health education! I am excited to announce a new research initiative titled: "The Impact of Mindfulness Training on Adolescents' Risk Perceptions and Health-Seeking Behaviors in HIV/HPV Prevention." This study aims to explore how mindfulness training can empower adolescents to make healthier decisions, improve their understanding of HIV/HPV risks, and promote health-seeking behaviors such as HIV testing and HPV vaccination. By combining mindfulness practices with targeted health education, we hope to develop an innovative approach to enhancing adolescent sexual health outcomes. We are currently seeking **collaborators, advisors, and researchers** interested in: - Public health interventions - Adolescent mental health and emotional regulation - Sexual health education and STI prevention - Mixed-methods research design Your expertise could make a significant impact in shaping this study and advancing evidence-based solutions for improving adolescent health behaviors. If this aligns with your research interests, I’d love to connect and discuss potential collaboration opportunities! Please feel free to reach out via LinkedIn or email me at [nmohammadipsych@gmail.com]. #PublicHealth #Mindfulness #AdolescentHealth #HIVPrevention #HPVPrevention #ResearchCollaboration #SexualHealthEducation

NEW publication! The POEMS study quantitatively examined factors related to young men who have sex with men (YMSM)'s decisions to use pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by their history of PrEP use and qualitatively elicited their perspectives on PrEP options. Overall, our findings suggest that future interventions may consider tailoring PrEP messaging to YMSM's history of PrEP use, which may ultimately increase PrEP uptake and adherence. https://buff.ly/48x52fn #digitalhealth #mHealth #PrEP #HIVprevention #HIVresearch #research #FSUnursing

The National Bioethics Committee of Italy has recommended that puberty blockers be restricted to independent clinical trials, expressing doubt about the capacity of minors to give informed consent and stressing the role of psychological methods as first-line treatment. https://lnkd.in/gJrxcP-C

🚀 Excited to share my latest research! 📄 I'm thrilled to announce the publication of my manuscript titled "Willingness to use PrEP among PrEP naïve men who have sex with men: a meta-analysis" This study from my dissertation delves into the crucial topic of willingness to use PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) among men who have sex with men (MSM), who have never used PrEP before. Key takeaway: Age-appropriate PrEP-related messaging and focusing on HIV priority areas in the U.S. are crucial strategies to enhance PrEP uptake among MSM moving forward. A big thank you to my co-authors Marie Barnard, Ph.D., Minsoo Kang, Kaustuv Bhattacharya, Dr. John Bentley, Saara Nasruddin, Taylor Gannon, Blake Mancuso and everyone who supported this work. Link to the study: 🔗https://lnkd.in/gM_CBkGB #HIVPrevention #PrEP #MetaAnalysis #Research #LGBTQHealth #HIVAwareness #PrEPResearch #MSMHealth

I'm incredibly honored and excited to share our brand new toolkit with you! 🎉 Gender Affirming Harm Reduction: A Toolkit for Syringe Service Programs is the result of nearly a year and a half of work that drew extensively on my experiences with harm reduction programs in NYC that require guidance in truly meeting the needs of TGNCNB PWUD and engage in s*x work. It came alive with the help of the folks at Trans Equity Consulting (shout out to Mateo Belen, MSW, ari jáuregui & Diana Wilkins) and with the support of National Harm Reduction Coalition. We have dedicated this resource to the late trans visionary and Founder of Trans Equity Consulting, Cecilia Gentili, who supported the project from its inception until her passing earlier this year. May it honor her incomparable legacy and the indelible mark it left on all of us. ❤️ Not only does this toolkit offer guidance for these programs, but more importantly, it holds them accountable for what they are doing -- and not doing for our communities. In it, you’ll find: ✅ Organizational assessment to highlight areas for growth and opportunities 💡 Information on chemsex, overdose response & prevention, s*x work, how to take a more affirming sexual health history, and more. 💭 Self-reflection questions to guide understanding as you move through the toolkit 🛠️ Resources to continue learning and expanding your knowledge! 🚨 **Please note that the toolkit is currently formatted to be viewed on a desktop. If you'd like to view it as a PDF, visit bit.ly/LLCToolkit2024PDF** 🔗 Access the web-based version via https://lnkd.in/erN6Kqfc 🗓️ We will hold a webinar to give you a deeper look into the toolkit on Sept. 25 from 12 - 1 pm EST. ASL & Spanish interpreters will be provided! 🔗 To register: bit.ly/GACWebinar24