There are many emotions associated with an HIV diagnosis and some of them may be new ones you have not experienced before, including depression. Being depressed, in everyday language, occurs when someone feels down, sad, blue, unhappy, or hopeless. These are all normal feelings, and almost everyone experiences them at one time or another. Receiving and living with a diagnosis of HIV can be stressful, overwhelming, and difficult at times. So it is not unusual for people living with HIV to feel down or anxious. If these feelings become overpowering, disabling, or long-lasting, however, they may be a sign that you are experiencing a condition known as #depression. ✅ Go to bit.ly/depression-women-hiv to learn more about depression – what it is, why women living with #HIV are likely to have it, and why it is important to diagnose and treat it. Your #mentalhealth matters! 💚 #FactSheetFriday