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 However, if you come across any resource outdated please let us know.

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Physical Health Impacts of Mental Illness – Advocacy Brief

Publications
Human rightsStaff education/ trainingEmpowerment/self-advocacySocial & community advocacyHealth Economics Open
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Exercise Mental Health e-book

Other resource
Health EconomicsGeneral health & wellbeingPhysical activity/exercise Open
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Consensus Statement – Exercise & Sports Science Australia

Reports/Guidelines
Staff education/ trainingIntegrated care & care co-ordinationEmpowerment/self-advocacyPhysical activity/exerciseSocial & community advocacyHealth Economics Open
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Physical challenge - wider health impacts for young people with a mental illness 

Reports/Guidelines
Stigma reduction/anti-discriminationStaff education/ trainingIntentional self-harmSocial & community advocacyHealth 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
Empowerment/self-advocacyPhysical activity/exerciseSocial & community advocacyGeneral health & wellbeingAlcohol & other drugsCarer SupportHealth EconomicsDiet/NutritionMultiple health issuesStigma reduction/anti-discriminationStaff education/ trainingHuman rights Open
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The role of paediatricians in the provision of mental health services to children and young people

Reports/Guidelines
Carer SupportHealth EconomicsStaff education/ training Open
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No health without mental health; A cross-government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages

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

Reports/Guidelines
Physical activity/exerciseHealth EconomicsStaff education/ trainingHuman rightsIntegrated care & care co-ordination Open
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Improving the physical health of people with mental health problems: Actions for mental health nurses

Reports/Guidelines
Smoking/nicotine cessationDiet/NutritionStaff education/ trainingOral healthMultiple health issuesMedication & side effectsCardiometabolic healthIntegrated care & care co-ordinationSexual & reproductive health Open
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Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Workforce Strategic Framework: 2018 – 2025

Reports/Guidelines
Alcohol & other drugsWellness & recovery programs 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