Navigating the journey as a family member of a missing person can be both traumatic and confusing. There may be sections within this resource that may not relate to your experience therefore the book has been set out in sections to allow you to pick and chose what is currently relevant to you.
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. You are going through a difficult time. Give your body and mind 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 and reassuring that you are not alone.
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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.
