ARCVic Pamphlets and Information Kits
Pamphlets and information kits are available for each anxiety disorder and some related disorders.
ARCVic has been operating since 1987 and during that time has collected extensive information about anxiety disorders from a range of sources, both Australian and International. ARCVic keeps up-to-date with clinical, self-help and research developments through links and partnerships with other organisations, universities and professionals that specialise in anxiety disorders. ARCVic's information kits comprise pamphlets and information sheets based on this comprehensive information source, and aim to provide information that is accurate and evidence-based. The kits are reviewed and up-dated on a regular basis.
The Standard Kit for each disorder includes information about ARCVic services and support groups, a pamphlet providing an overview of the disorder and its treatment, a current resources list (including self-help and clinical books, video and audio visual, and useful web-sites) and several information sheets about specific aspects of the disorder, management, treatment, self-help and recovery. Standard kits can be added to with extra information about particular symptoms or issues on request (Custom Information Kit).
Standard Information Kits are free to people with an anxiety disorder and their carers and families (one kit per person or family) in Australia, however donations to cover the cost of postage and printing are appreciated (kits ordered from overseas will be charged a postage/shipping charge). Custom Information Kits cost $5.00 per kit. Professionals and mental health care agencies may obtain an Anxiety Disorders Information Pack which includes copies of each pamphlet and information sheet from each kit, plus extra information sheets and a copy of the ARCVic newsletter - the pack costs $20.00.
Standard Information Kits are available covering:
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Trichotillomania
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Hoarding
- Parent/Carer OCD Information
- Panic Attacks/Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- Stress and Anxiety
Download the Pamphlets and Information Kit Order Form (PDF)
Copyright - most of the information in the kits has been written and produced by ARCVic and is copyright. However, organisations and professionals may use extracts of the material for Newsletters or websites or to give to clients, as long as the source is acknowledged and cited. Some information in the kits has been obtained from other organisations, professionals or community members, from whom ARCVic has obtained permission to reprint and distribute through our Newsletter and Information Kits. In these cases, the copyright remains with the original author or organisation and ARCVic can not provide permission to use this material.