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 However, if you come across any resource outdated please let us know.

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Where best to invest to enable meaningful reform

Other resource John Allan
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Mental health and smoking cessation – resetting policy levers and targets to achieve parity

Other resource John Allan
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Unequally Unwell Full Report 2024

Publications, Reports/Guidelines
Carer SupportHealth EconomicsGeneral health & wellbeingMultiple health issuesAlcohol & other drugsPhysical activity/exerciseIntegrated care & care co-ordinationSocial & community advocacyEmpowerment/self-advocacyStaff education/ trainingDiet/Nutrition Open
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Physical Health Impacts of Mental Illness – Advocacy Brief

Publications
Human rightsHealth EconomicsSocial & community advocacyEmpowerment/self-advocacyStaff education/ training Open
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Exercise Mental Health e-book

Other resource
General health & wellbeingPhysical activity/exerciseHealth Economics Open
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Consensus Statement – Exercise & Sports Science Australia

Reports/Guidelines
Health EconomicsPhysical activity/exerciseIntegrated care & care co-ordinationSocial & community advocacyEmpowerment/self-advocacyStaff education/ training Open
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Physical challenge - wider health impacts for young people with a mental illness 

Reports/Guidelines
Health EconomicsIntentional self-harmSocial & community advocacyStaff education/ trainingStigma reduction/anti-discrimination Open
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Keeping Body and Mind Together – Improving the physical health and life expectancy of people with serious mental illness

Publications, Reports/Guidelines
Health EconomicsGeneral health & wellbeingMultiple health issuesSocial & community advocacyAlcohol & other drugsPhysical activity/exerciseStaff education/ trainingEmpowerment/self-advocacyStigma reduction/anti-discriminationDiet/NutritionCarer SupportHuman rights Open
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The role of paediatricians in the provision of mental health services to children and young people

Reports/Guidelines
Staff education/ trainingCarer SupportHealth Economics Open
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No health without mental health; A cross-government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages

Reports/Guidelines
Staff education/ trainingIntegrated care & care co-ordinationHealth EconomicsHuman rights Open
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Whole-person care: from rhetoric to reality. Achieving parity between mental and physical health

Reports/Guidelines
Staff education/ trainingPhysical activity/exerciseIntegrated care & care co-ordinationHealth EconomicsHuman rights Open
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Improving the physical health of people with mental health problems: Actions for mental health nurses

Reports/Guidelines
Smoking/nicotine cessationOral healthStaff education/ trainingSexual & reproductive healthMultiple health issuesIntegrated care & care co-ordinationDiet/NutritionCardiometabolic healthMedication & side effects Open