Discourses of Mental Wellness Among Adolescents Living with HIV in Cape Town, South Africa

• Published in: Psychology research and behavior management Vol. 15; pp. 1435 - 1450
• Main Authors: Orth, Zaida, van Wyk, Brian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Zealand Dove Medical Press Limited 01.01.2022; Dove; Dove Medical Press
• Subjects: Adolescence; adolescents; AIDS treatment; Analysis; hiv; HIV (Viruses); HIV patients; Mental health; mental wellness; Original Research; photovoice; Teenagers; Youth; South Africa; photovoice; HIV; adolescents; mental health; mental wellness

Adolescence is a unique period of development where individuals transition from childhood to adulthood, and where they are at heightened risk for developing mental health problems and engaging in risky behaviours. In addition, adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) must learn to cope with challenges re...