Welcome to our resource library, a dedicated collection focusing on the physical health of people living with mental illness. Each resource has been thoughtfully developed by Equally Well, our partners, and the broader Equally Well network.

Use the search function to individualise the resources shown, ie to find specific topics, health focuses, or media formats like podcasts.

If your organisation has valuable resources to share, we would love to hear from you. Please forward them to the Equally Well Project Team.

This resources library is not intended to replace professional advice. We are working to ensure the resources are up to date. However, if you come across any resource outdated please let us know.

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Stroke, cancer and other chronic diseases more likely for those with poor mental health

Other resource
Physical health screeningHealth EconomicsHuman rightsMultiple health issuesPhysical activity/exercise Open
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LGBTIQA+ Mental Health

Other resource
Sexual & reproductive healthEmpowerment/self-advocacySocial & community advocacyPhysical activity/exercise Open
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Metabolic syndrome

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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for the management of schizophrenia and related disorders

Publications
Physical health screeningStigma reduction/anti-discriminationStaff education/ trainingHealth EconomicsIntegrated care & care co-ordinationPhysical activity/exercise Open
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Preventing diabetes and obesity in mental health disorders

Other resource
Multiple health issues Open
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A practical toolkit to support Australian mental health clinicians to manage Metabolic Syndrome: A pilot study

Publications
Staff education/ trainingHealth EconomicsIntegrated care & care co-ordination Open
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Managing Stress

Other resource
Physical activity/exerciseGeneral health & wellbeingSelf-management Open
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Medication and Mental Illness

Audio visual
Medication & side effects Open
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Supporting someone with a mental illness to quit smoking

Other resource
Smoking/nicotine cessation Open
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Smoking and cancer outcomes

Other resource
Smoking/nicotine cessation Open
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Potentially preventable hospitalisations for physical health conditions in community mental health service users: a population-wide linkage study

Publications
Health EconomicsMultiple health issues Open
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Comorbidity of Mental Disorders and Physical Conditions 2007

Reports/Guidelines
Multiple health issuesHealth Economics Open