You might find it helpful to browse through the introductory chapter to
find out more about the contents of this resource. You can then decide
which chapters are most relevant to your personal situation. As your journey
progresses, you may like to come back to this resource and read other chapters
that might hold greater relevance to any personal changes you have experienced.
At times, the information presented here might appear overwhelming or
confusing. It might be difficult to concentrate on what you have read and
you might find yourself re-reading the material several times. This is
a common experience among the family members and friends of missing persons.
When someone we care about goes missing we can find it hard to concentrate
on anything except our worries about the missing person. If you feel like
this try not to be too critical of yourself. Understand that you are going
through a difficult time, and your body and mind need time to adjust to
the changes.
If you are a missing person, we hope you continue to read this resource.
Although primarily written for the families and friends of missing persons
you may find information that is relevant to your own well-being. Furthermore,
it might also help you to understand the needs and issues of those you
have left behind.
This resource can also be accessed online, by visiting the website address
www.missingpersons.org.au, which contains additional information.
We hope you find this resource useful, and that it guides you to a path
that is manageable.
For any technical questions regarding this website, please contact webmaster@mentalhealth.asn.au
Disclaimer
This resource is to be used for educational purposes only. It should not
be used as a substitute for seeking professional care in the diagnosis
and treatment of mental health problems. This booklet and other information
is available online at the Mental Health Association NSW website www.mentalhealth.asn.au.
