The Well Project is a Not For Profit Corporation developed by and for women living with HIV, their health care providers and caregivers. Our website provides valuable resources and information in English and Spanish on the basics of HIV/AIDS, its treatment, women-specific issues and much more.
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Diseases and Conditions

HIV causes illness and problems for you by attacking your immune system. When this happens, other diseases and conditions may occur because of your weakened immune system or because of the long term affect of HIV on your body. Some are Opportunistic Infections (also called AIDS defining illnesses), some are toxicities or side effects related to anti-HIV drugs, while others are diseases and conditions that may happen to people with or without HIV.


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Depression

Depression is a serious problem for many HIV+ women. In fact, studies show that almost 60 percent of HIV+ women display clinical signs of depression and up to 75 percent display at least some depressive symptoms.



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Select the link below to learn more about The Well Project's Women's Research Initiative on HIV/AIDS (WRI).

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A Girl Like Me

This online blog is a program of The Well Project and a place for HIV+ women to share stories and experiences. Read and share the stories of HIV+ women ranging from 25 to 59 years old...from Southern California to South Africa...discussing their strengths, their fears, their differences and their similarities.



Information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It is designed to support, not replace, personal medical care and should never be used as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis, or hands-on treatment. We recommend all medical decisions be made in consultation with your personal health care provider.