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 However, if you come across any resource outdated please let us know.

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Chronic physical health conditions and the mental health and wellbeing of First Nations people

Publications
Social & community advocacyHealth EconomicsGeneral health & wellbeingStigma reduction/anti-discriminationPhysical health screeningMultiple health issuesSmoking/nicotine cessationAlcohol & other drugsPhysical activity/exerciseStaff education/ trainingDiet/NutritionVaccinationHuman rights Open
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Vaccine-preventable hospitalisations in adult mental health service users: a population study

Publications
Physical health screeningVaccinationSocial & community advocacy Open
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Rates of colorectal cancer diagnosis and mortality in people with severe mental illness: results from Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme

Publications
Physical health screeningMultiple health issues Open
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Mental Health and Homelessness

Reports/Guidelines
Alcohol & other drugsEmpowerment/self-advocacyHuman rights Open
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National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement

Reports/Guidelines
Human rightsIntentional self-harm Open
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Adolescent Positive Cardiometabolic Resource: Evidence Guide

Other resource
Multiple health issuesAlcohol & other drugsSmoking/nicotine cessationPhysical activity/exerciseDiet/NutritionSleep Open
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Adult Positive Cardiometabolic Resource: Evidence Guide

Other resource
Multiple health issuesAlcohol & other drugsSmoking/nicotine cessationPhysical activity/exerciseDiet/NutritionSleep Open
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Queensland Alliance for Mental Health Wellbeing First

Reports/Guidelines
Physical health screeningEmpowerment/self-advocacyHuman rightsHealth Economics Open
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Australia's Mental & Physical Health Tracker 2018

Other resource
Physical activity/exerciseHealth EconomicsPhysical health screeningMultiple health issuesAlcohol & other drugs Open
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Mental health occupational therapy capability framework

Reports/Guidelines
Staff education/ training Open
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Workers mental health and the Peter Principle

Audio visual
Stigma reduction/anti-discriminationStaff education/ trainingIntegrated care & care co-ordinationHealth EconomicsSocial & community advocacyGeneral health & wellbeing Open
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David Ingammells Memorial Lecture: Through the lens of experience

Audio visual
Physical activity/exerciseStaff education/ trainingCarer SupportEmpowerment/self-advocacyHuman rightsHealth EconomicsSocial & community advocacyStigma reduction/anti-discrimination Open