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 However, if you come across any resource outdated please let us know.

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SANE Factsheet - Healthy living

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General health & wellbeingSmoking/nicotine cessationSleepDiet/NutritionPhysical activity/exerciseSelf-management Open
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SANE Factsheet - Families, friends and carers

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Carer SupportEmpowerment/self-advocacy Open
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SANE Factsheet - Complementary therapies

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General health & wellbeingEmpowerment/self-advocacyDiet/NutritionPhysical activity/exerciseSelf-management Open
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SANE Factsheet - Carer mental fatigue and burnout

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General health & wellbeingCarer Support Open
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SANE Factsheet - Antipsychotic medication

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Medication & side effects Open
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SANE Factsheet - Antidepressant medication

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Medication & side effects Open
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Medication and mental illness: Perspectives

Reports/Guidelines
Stigma reduction/anti-discriminationMedication & side effectsEmpowerment/self-advocacyHealth EconomicsHuman rightsPhysical activity/exerciseSelf-managementIntegrated care & care co-ordinationStaff education/ trainingPhysical health screeningAlcohol & other drugs Open
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Physical health and care for people with mental health conditions

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Empowerment/self-advocacyCarer SupportHealth EconomicsPhysical activity/exerciseSelf-managementMultiple health issuesDiet/NutritionSmoking/nicotine cessationPhysical health screening Open
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The economic cost of serious mental illness and comorbidities in Australia and New Zealand

Reports/Guidelines
Health EconomicsMultiple health issuesIntegrated care & care co-ordinationStaff education/ training Open
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Mental illness and chronic conditions

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Health EconomicsHuman rightsMultiple health issuesPhysical activity/exerciseIntegrated care & care co-ordinationSmoking/nicotine cessationStaff education/ trainingPhysical health screening Open
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Wellbeing: Invest In Your Life

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General health & wellbeing Open
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Reports/Guidelines
Human rights Open