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June 27, 2013June 28, 2013Administrator

6 Reasons Why You Should Consider Getting Tested for HIV

By David Martin, PhD (Director, APA Office on AIDS) Did you know that about 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV and 1 in 5 don’t know they are infected? June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. Everyone should consider getting tested for HIV – men who have sex with men […]

June 5, 2013April 9, 2014Administrator

Why We Need Young People in the Fight to End AIDS

By Ashley Boal (Graduate Policy Intern- Public Interest Government Relations Office) Did you know youth (ages 13-24) account for 25% of new HIV infections? This equates to approximately 1,000 new HIV infections among youth each month, mostly among minority gay and bisexual men. As APA observes Pride Month, now is an ideal time to bring […]

May 21, 2013May 21, 2013Administrator

How Can We Keep College Youth Healthy, Happy and Disease Free?

By Hillary Robertson (APA Behavioral and Social Science Volunteer Program) The transition from adolescence to young adulthood is arguably one of the most difficult periods of time in a person’s life. Moving out of their parents’ home means a loss of structure and stability. After leaving home many young adults neglect the healthy habits they once […]