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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.
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You can order any of the resources listed here by printing and completing the order form (PDF) and sending it to ACPMH.
- Information for people with ASD & PTSD, their families and carers
- Fact sheets
- Booklet for veterans
- Videos
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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.
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.