Web Site Address:
Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada (ADAC)
Year Established:
2002
Based In:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Type of Organization:
National nonprofit
Objectives:
- to promote the prevention, treatment and management of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of people who suffer from them
- to encourage research to expand our understanding of the causes of anxiety disorders
- to advocate for improved access to treatment and support for those who are experiencing significant distress and disability due to anxiety disorders
- to promote the role of consumers in making informed choices among empirically validated treatments
- to encourage and support consumer and family involvement in self-help, mutual support, educational and advocacy activities
- to improve the education resources available to consumers, health service providers, and policy makers
- to broaden collaboration among consumers, families, health service providers, community groups, researchers, and government
- to encourage the development of effective approaches to the prevention of anxiety disorders
- to promote the sharing of expertise and resources across Canada and internationally
Resources Offered:
- separate bi-annual conferences for the general public and professionals
- general information about social anxiety disorder (SAD)
- SAD success stories
Membership:
Membership is available both to the general public and professionals for a nominal annual fee. Members recieve updates on ADAC activities and related topics.
