Stimulate awareness and education of anxiety, phobic and compulsive
disorders, alleviate the suffering of those involved, and provide
input into the research of the cause and management of these disorders.
The objectives of The Trust are achieved by:
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Effective management
of all resources.
Establishment of specialist clinics.
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Education of medical practitioners
and other professionals.
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Education of the general public and government
bodies.
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Use of trained volunteers on a 24-hour phone line.
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Established local
support groups and assisting support groups nationwide.
Achieving
these objectives ensures:
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Improved security and quality of life for
the sufferers and their families.
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Decrease the overall suicide rate.
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Decrease the use of alcohol and
substance abuse.
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Greater efficiency of support systems.
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Lower economic and social costs.