Addressing Psychosocial Comorbidities in HIV Treatment and Prevention 2b

Addressing Psychosocial Comorbidities in HIV Treatment and Prevention: Phase 2b

The purpose of this study is to learn about ways to better support people living with HIV with their HIV treatment and cope with mental health challenges and/or substance use concerns.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age: 18 years or older
2. HIV positive
3. Evidence of uncontrolled virus (e.g., > 20 copies/ml) within the past 12 months as verified by medical record
4. Group 1: (Men who have sex with men (MSM) who have used stimulants within the past 4 months (approximately 10 participants))OR Group 2: transgender women (approximately 10 participants) OR Group 3: Emerging adults between the ages of 18 and 26 (inclusive; approximately 10 participants)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unable to provide informed consent due to severe mental or physical illness, cognitive impairment, or substance intoxication at the time of interview
2. Active untreated, unstable, major mental illness (i.e., untreated psychosis or mania) that would interfere with study participation
3. Opinion of the PI that the participant would be at risk for harm to self or others
4. Currently receiving CBT for a psychiatric disorder, or received a course of CBT in the past year.