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 However, if you come across any resource outdated please let us know.

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Exercise Mental Health e-book

Other resource
Health EconomicsPhysical activity/exerciseGeneral health & wellbeing Open
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Consensus Statement – Exercise & Sports Science Australia

Reports/Guidelines
Integrated care & care co-ordinationSocial & community advocacyStaff education/ trainingPhysical activity/exerciseHealth EconomicsEmpowerment/self-advocacy Open
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Physical challenge - wider health impacts for young people with a mental illness 

Reports/Guidelines
Stigma reduction/anti-discriminationIntentional self-harmSocial & community advocacyStaff education/ trainingHealth Economics 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
Human rightsStigma reduction/anti-discriminationGeneral health & wellbeingSocial & community advocacyCarer SupportMultiple health issuesStaff education/ trainingHealth EconomicsPhysical activity/exerciseDiet/NutritionEmpowerment/self-advocacyAlcohol & other drugs Open
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The role of paediatricians in the provision of mental health services to children and young people

Reports/Guidelines
Carer SupportStaff education/ trainingHealth 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/ trainingHealth EconomicsIntegrated care & care co-ordinationHuman rights Open
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Whole-person care: from rhetoric to reality. Achieving parity between mental and physical health

Reports/Guidelines
Staff education/ trainingHealth EconomicsPhysical activity/exerciseIntegrated care & care co-ordinationHuman 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 cessationStaff education/ trainingMultiple health issuesMedication & side effectsOral healthCardiometabolic healthIntegrated care & care co-ordinationDiet/NutritionSexual & reproductive health Open
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Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Workforce Strategic Framework: 2018 – 2025

Reports/Guidelines
Wellness & recovery programsAlcohol & other drugs Open
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National Men’s Health Strategy 2020–2030

Reports/Guidelines
Men's health Open
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Positive Cardiometabolic Health Resource

Other resource
Cardiometabolic health Open
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Quit - The Stress Cycle of Smoking

Other resource
Staff education/ trainingSmoking/nicotine cessation Open