Table 2.

Key Areas for Future Mental Health Research and Practice Improvement for HIV-Infected Adolescents
Reliable and valid screening and assessment instruments of mental health that are culturally-appropriate for children and adolescents in resource-limited settings
Measurement instruments, mental health interventions, and mental health services for HIV-infected adolescents must be patient centered and adapted to specific cultural and environmental contexts
Longitudinal studies inclusive of perinatally infected and behaviourally infected youth with HIV to effectively monitor mental health outcomes across the lifespan
Evidence-based models linking the importance of mental health to treatment adherence and physical health outcomes for HIV populations
Integration of mental health services and interventions within adolescent-friendly healthcare services as youth with HIV transition to adult care
Incorporation of factors such as stigma and disclosure of illness to access to mental health services during the transition process