How a Hobart man handled his HIV positive diagnosis In HIVSeptember 24, 20141 Min Read H 936 ABC Hobart 24/09/2014 When Ricky Meerding was 20 years old he was diagnosed as being HIV positive and faced the reality of telling his parents and friends of his health issues. Read more Australia depression diagnosis disclosure gay men HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) mental health people living with HIV (PLHIV) stigma testing treatment FacebookXReddit