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 However, if you come across any resource outdated please let us know.

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Carers: Looking after yourself and your family

Other resource
Carer Support Open
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How is your mental health?

Other resource
Physical activity/exerciseGeneral health & wellbeing Open
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Mental health challenges - alcohol

Other resource
Alcohol & other drugsGeneral health & wellbeingEmpowerment/self-advocacy Open
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Getting help from a General Practitioner (GP)

Other resource
Physical activity/exerciseSelf-managementPhysical health screeningGeneral health & wellbeingEmpowerment/self-advocacy Open
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Aboriginal Health Impact Statement and Declaration for Department of Health and Health Service Providers

Reports/Guidelines
Social & community advocacyStigma reduction/anti-discriminationStaff education/ trainingHealth EconomicsHuman rightsEmpowerment/self-advocacy Open
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A textbook of Australian Rural Health - Chapter 13 Cycles of settlement: generating responsive health services for refugees in rural Australia

Publications
Physical activity/exerciseSocial & community advocacyHealth EconomicsEmpowerment/self-advocacy Open
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A guideline - Physical health care for people living with mental health issues

Reports/Guidelines
Physical health screeningHealth EconomicsMedication & side effectsAlcohol & other drugsOral healthSleepPhysical activity/exerciseSmoking/nicotine cessationSocial & community advocacy Open
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eMHprac E-mental health in Practice

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Health EconomicsStaff education/ trainingEmpowerment/self-advocacySocial & community advocacy Open
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A guide to culturally safe practice in mental health

Reports/Guidelines
Stigma reduction/anti-discriminationStaff education/ trainingEmpowerment/self-advocacySocial & community advocacy Open
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A critical literature review of the direct, adverse effects of neuroleptics

Reports/Guidelines
Physical health screeningMedication & side effectsHealth Economics Open
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A collaborative approach to improve the assessment of physical health in adult consumers with schizophrenia in QLD Mental Health services.

Publications
Staff education/ trainingHealth EconomicsIntegrated care & care co-ordination Open
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2022–23 Pre-Budget Submission

Reports/Guidelines
Social & community advocacyHealth Economics Open