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PADA Amalgamation
PADA is well advanced on plans to amalgamate with the Eating Disorders Association of SA and the Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Support Service, with whom we are co-located at 589 South Road, Everard Park.
The three associations will combine to form ACEDA from the end of June. However, our services will continue as before, with the same familiar and experienced staff. One of the benefits of amalgamation will be improved service levels and some new activities, which we will announce soon.
In the meantime, it's business as usual at PADA. We welcome your contact, and you can call us on (08) 8297 7108, or send us an e-mail to info@panicanxietydisorder.org.au and we'll get straight back to you.
- Patrick Bayly, Executive Officer
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Anxiety is a normal experience. Moderate or high levels of anxiety can increase alertness and performance in particular situations. However, people who experience continuous or recurring fears, or episodes of intense fear can feel powerless to manage their symptoms and their lives can become severely restricted. Anxiety Disorders affect at least 12% of Australians at some time in their lives. The increasing demands and stress of everyday life means that anxiety has become a problem in our society. All indications are that stress related mental health issues, such as anxiety disorders and depression, will represent a growing area of need in Mental Health resources within the next few years.
The five major anxiety disorders are Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety (sometimes referred to as Social Phobia), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Other types of disorders are Specific Phobia and Separation Anxiety.
Untreated or unrecognized anxiety disorders can lead to secondary conditions such as agoraphobia, depression, alcohol and drug abuse, or tragically in some cases, suicide.
Panic and anxiety disorders are real and they are treatable.
The Panic Anxiety Disorder Association Inc (PADA Inc.) was incorporated in South Australia in June 1987. We are a consumer organization representing and assisting people who have a panic/anxiety disorder. Our Committee is comprised of people who have recovered from an anxiety disorder, plus support people. Our aim is to increase community knowledge and awareness, in addition to providing information and resources to people with anxiety disorders and their support network. Recovery is possible.
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