Psychotherapy with AIDS patients

AIDS patients and others with HIV infections experience a variety of psychosocial stresses. These stresses lead to many situational reactions and adjustment problems. Psychotherapy can be of great benefit in helping AIDS patients to deal with these difficulties. Eight essential content areas are presented that should be addressed in the psychotherapy of all AIDS patients. By examining each of these areas, the intense psychosocial issues associated with HIV infection are dealt with. The overall quality of life for AIDS patients is, therefore, improved.