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 However, if you come across any resource outdated please let us know.

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Reports/Guidelines
Human rights Open
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The SANE Guide to Good Mental Health for people affected by diabetes

Other resource
Physical activity/exerciseHealth EconomicsDiet/NutritionIntegrated care & care co-ordinationMultiple health issues Open
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Mental health factsheet: Consumers and carers

Other resource
Health EconomicsGeneral health & wellbeingCarer SupportMultiple health issuesEmpowerment/self-advocacy Open
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Physical health and wellbeing evidence guide

Other resource
Smoking/nicotine cessationCardiometabolic healthStaff education/ trainingGeneral health & wellbeingDiet/NutritionIntegrated care & care co-ordinationMultiple health issuesWellness & recovery programsPhysical health screeningPhysical activity/exerciseHealth Economics Open
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Physical Health Research Project 2014

Other resource
Staff education/ trainingIntegrated care & care co-ordinationWellness & recovery programsPhysical activity/exerciseHealth Economics Open
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Improving the Physical Health of Rural People Living with Mental Illness. – Russell Roberts. Handbook of Rural, Remote, and very Remote Mental Health.

Publications
Staff education/ trainingSmoking/nicotine cessationIntegrated care & care co-ordinationDiet/NutritionWellness & recovery programsMultiple health issuesPhysical activity/exerciseHealth EconomicsPhysical health screeningMedication & side effects Open
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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists expert consensus statement for the treatment, management and monitoring of the physical health of people with an enduring psychotic illness

Publications, Reports/Guidelines
Cardiometabolic healthMultiple health issues Open
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Beyond the Fragments: Preventing the Costs and Consequences of Chronic Physical and Mental Diseases

Reports/Guidelines
Multiple health issuesWellness & recovery programsPhysical health screening Open
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When musculoskeletal conditions and mental disorders exist together 

Publications
Multiple health issuesIntegrated care & care co-ordinationDiet/NutritionPhysical activity/exerciseHealth EconomicsStaff education/ training Open
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The national perspective

Other resource • Murray Wright
Open
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What makes for successful collaboration

Other resource • Emma Wood
Open
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Keeping the Body in Mind: A lifestyle intervention program for people with Severe Mental Illness

Other resource • Andrew Watkins
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