Welcome back to the NJ4S Union Hub series, where we highlight conversations that uplift mental wellness, resilience, and community support for young people and families.


In this session, “Protecting the Mental Health of Children Living with HIV,” presenter Kris Delgado offers a compassionate and informed look at the unique emotional challenges faced by children and adolescents navigating life with HIV.

Kris explores how stigma, medical routines, social pressure, and isolation can affect mental health—and how caregivers, educators, and communities can create safe, understanding environments where young people feel supported, empowered, and seen. This session emphasizes the importance of holistic care that addresses both physical and emotional well-being.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understanding the Experience: How HIV impacts the emotional and social development of children
  • Reducing Stigma: Approaches to building supportive, nonjudgmental environments at home and in school
  • Trauma-Informed Care: How to respond with empathy, safety, and trust
  • Supporting Identity and Self-Esteem: Helping young people build confidence and resilience
  • Community and Connection: The role of trusted adults, peers, and services in supporting mental health

Whether you are a caregiver, educator, service provider, or community advocate, this session offers guidance on fostering dignity, understanding, and emotional well-being for children living with HIV.

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