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Mental health and wellbeing information for the community

The information in this section is for people affected by trauma, and their families and friends.

• Information for people with ASD & PTSD, their families and carers
• Fact sheets
• Booklet for veterans
• Videos
• Find help

Information for people with ASD & PTSD

Helps people access resources and quality care, as well as to actively participate in their treatment. Download a copy (PDF).

Fact sheets

Self help

• Coping with the impact of natural disasters, emergencies, major accidents or mass violence (PDF)
• Coping with the threat of terrorism (PDF)
• Helping a friend or family member after a traumatic event (PDF)
• Helping yourself after a traumatic event (PDF)
• On the anniversary (PDF)

General information about trauma

• Trauma and mental health: frequently asked questions (PDF)
• Trauma: first response and recovery (PDF)
• Trauma and serious injury (PDF)
• Trauma and serving in the military (PDF)
• Trauma and children (PDF)
• About PTSD (PDF)
• PTSD treatment and recovery (PDF)

Booklet for veterans

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and War-Related Stress (ACPMH, 1999)

A popular booklet for veterans and their families, only a limited supply remain. Single copies of the booklet are available free of charge. A charge of $3.00 (+GST) per copy applies for multiple copies. An online copy is also available on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs web site.

Videos

What is PTSD?

A general introduction to the nature and treatment of PTSD.

Beyond Vietnam

Produced and presented by an American Vietnam veteran, this video provides a moving and informative perspective on the US Vietnam Veteran experience both during and since the war; useful for both health professionals and veterans.