Putting the 'Human' Back in H.I.V. | Arik Hartmann | TEDxVermilionStreet

If the treatment of HIV has significantly advanced over the past three decade, why hasn't our perception of people with the disease advanced as well? After being diagnosed with HIV, Arik Hartmann has chosen to live transparently in an effort to increase education and dismiss misconceptions about the disease.
Raised in Arizona, Arik Hartmann is a 24 year old Senior in Resource Biology and Biodiversity at the University of Louisiana Lafayette. He currently assists in wetland ecology research, working as a student contractor at the USGS National Wetlands and Aquatic Research Center in Lafayette. Arik has been HIV positive for two years and has presented on HIV/AIDS awareness and history to student organizations. The goal of his HIV transparency is to reduce the stigma that surrounds those infected and dispel misconceptions about the virus. After graduating next spring, Arik plans to pursue a Master's Degree in Conservation Biology.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@justinamusyoka4986]

Stigma is bad,i've lived with Hiv for many years and got used to negativity from haters.Thank you for sharing.

[@davidleehuynh1108]

Thank you for helping me confront my own ignorance and biases.

[@elizabethchungu9880]

The sigma with HIV is rather one sided, as most people assume that if you have HIV you are being promiscuous or unsafe, whilst that can be a cause of HIV some people were born with HIV, and just like anyone with a disease they didn't ask to have it yet the stigma still follows them. as humans we forget that just because you don't have a disease doesn't give you a right to act like people who do are beneath you for you are human too. what happened to them can easily happen to you. have empathy they didn't ask for this. I applaud his openness its about time we start fighting the stigma.

[@MyRahulpathak]

Elizerbeth Chungu HIV is Scam

[@bradcampbell5766]

@@MyRahulpathak Placebo effect?

[@fabianrobbert4460]

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[@roypetitfils]

What an INCREDIBLE human being you are, Arik. Thank you for sharing your journey and helping us to see more broadly!

[@lennoxkayson1018]

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[@seanbrendan8271]

@Lennox Kayson Instablaster ;)

[@lennoxkayson1018]

@Sean Brendan I really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@carlocelis1334]

Thank you for making this world a little safer, more educated and relatable.

[@crissyd3836]

🖐🖐🖐 it's sad that there is still so much fear when it comes to this disease. Thank you for sharing your story 💗 I think education has fallen through cracks and even though it's no longer a death sentence so many people still contract it. We need to talk to our kids and teach them!

[@angersausten]

Thank you for educating us, Arik.

[@rsc4956]

Wonderful talk! it is my prayer that through education about HIV that proper funding could be placed for helping everyone afford the medication so that no one will ever have to suffer because of a very treatable disease.

[@ronaldjohnson9720]

What a wonderful speaker. Extremely inspirational. Lots of hugs.

[@user-xb3yb8lo1q]

What a wonderful speaker. Extremely inspirational. Lots of hugs

[@dr.malisachannel]

Think "son" Think "brother" Think "friend" Think "Human"

[@0720TALove]

thank you for providing me with many references and rewards for transparency when coping with discussing HIV. I experienced a shift after watching this....

[@emielwuijsterrotterdam3085]

Thank you so much for this Arik. It really helps me too.

[@inuyueh261]

Great message you presented here, Arik. And your voice is very soothing

[@richq1318]

Thanks for the wonderful education! Great speech!

[@kalkun009]

Arik..it is courageous of u to bring it n show up... U rock...sir...

[@DrSafeHands]

Arik, you are awesome. This video will give hope and inspire thousands of people recently diagnosed with HIV. With PrEP being very safe to use, no one should even get HIV now.

[@marszali]

What a wonderful man

[@aviduttas]

Really an inspiring story and lot of guidance. All the best

[@jeffamunoz]

*What a great guy!*

[@michaelwirick1849]

Thank you for sharing.

[@r.t.c.2550]

Incredible guy. Thank You!

[@vinayakadeepak5196]

Thank you Arik!

[@josmith8205]

You are a brave man, Thank you Arik

[@positivelymindful6579]

Always be mindful always be compassionate thank you

[@tremaine861]

Inspiring, funny and very informative talk!

[@tetesasmith7189]

Thank you for such an inspiring story! God bless you and I would eat your cooking any day!!😊♥️💕

[@FACTSPICE]

Thank you

[@JimmiAlli]

I remember that first photo so well.

[@rajamanibh8324]

Tq Arik.... It helps me tooo became mentally strong..

[@loretorojo4149]

I was browsing and checking videos I can say I was interested to know more about HIV aids because I want to be aware and I want to help my brother who is suffering right now🥺😢

[@jeanchirac5356]

杠杠滴！Brave dude!

[@ABHISHEKCHAUHAN-id1wv]

You are beautiful person 😊

[@abhaygamer438]

Is there any difference between hiv india art vs usa

[@fatriantobong2097]

you are not rejected solely because you are hiv positive, so just cope with it.

[@lebomolefe474]

🙏🏾

[@catherinemcallister8494]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@corrieseverin7766]

This days"you get old"Rip for the people that lost"......But still people Will die "that's are the people that have no money"society is hard against aids"

[@ppmireless]

Everyone should read about Peter Dousgberg.. and his opinion about hiv.

[@euroguy5504]

Duesberg.

[@ramse4085]

What a hottt speaker! 😛

[@ppmireless]

those legs.......

[@andreblackaller3560]

Valentino Mireles hahahahaha those legs though

[@MNJGaGa]

All of him though ❤

[@jamesfeeney3016]

Those legs! Those thick thighs!! This guy makes me sweat!!!!

[@jessicab331]

Ugh humans... i have ppl i love dearly and worked with ppl that are positive and the damn ignorance that still exists is mind blowing! Some of them I’m like it’s a blessing you’re “negative” (if you even know for sure) with your ignorance.

[@whoeverwonders9892]

How much does it cost for the medication...

[@whoeverwonders9892]

wow, that is very expensive!! Will insurance cover for it? And will insurance raise your premium to a very high level the second year?

[@RoryChalcraft]

Very good questions. Thank you for asking. I don't know where you live, but where I am my county department of health provided me with a case manager who helped me through all the paperwork to receive medical assistance. As a result, I only pay $1 for my medication. That's $1 every three months for me. So, yes, insurance combined with medical assistance will lower the cost to you.

[@whoeverwonders9892]

Thanks for your answer, that is very informative!

[@justinamusyoka4986]

Some countries meds are free.

[@richardzelmer8117]

People don't care

[@semgonzales5430]

While promoting your noble cause, continue to hookup with gusto on Tindr and Grindr.

[@semgonzales5430]

Just stop rationalizing

[@emielwuijsterrotterdam3085]

Sem Gonzales just stop stigmatizing.

[@Its_just_chris]

What is wrong with u ??????

[@Its_just_chris]

Having irrational fear of HIV is what keeps people like you in the dark.... try educating yourself....