“…There is a growing body of evidence indicating higher levels of psychological distress and prevalence of psychiatric disorders in HIV-infected men and in persons living with AIDS (PWAs) compared with community controls (Atkinson & Grant, 1994; Kelly et al, 1998; Khouzam, Donnelly, & Ibrahim, 1998; Maj et al, 1994; Myers et al, 1997; Perkins et al, 1994; Perretta, Nisita, Zaccagnini, & Lorenzetti, 1996; Rabkin, 1996; Rabkin, Ferrando, Jacobsberg, & Fishman, 1997). The psychological and psychiatric sequelae of HIV and AIDS vary in type and severity, with mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders most commonly seen.…”