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 However, if you come across any resource outdated please let us know.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 Right - How Being Active Can Tackle Loneliness in Aussie Seniors

Other resource
Physical activity/exerciseGeneral health & wellbeingSocial & community connection Open
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Exercise Right - Improving Kids Mental Health with Exercise

Other resource
Physical activity/exercise Open
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Exercise Right - Exercise for Older Adults

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Diet/NutritionPhysical activity/exerciseSelf-managementSleepGeneral health & wellbeingSocial & community connection Open
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Exercise Right - 14 ways exercise makes you healthier

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Physical activity/exerciseGeneral health & wellbeingSocial & community connection Open
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Exercise Right - Breathing exercises to manage anxiety

Other resource
Physical activity/exercise Open
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A carer's journey - Nick and Jorge

Audio visual
Carer Support Open
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Psychologists’ physical activity promotion practices, barriers and facilitators: a scoping review

Publications
Integrated care & care co-ordinationPhysical activity/exercise Open
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Physiotherapy in Mental Health: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review of Practitioner and Student Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions

Publications
Stigma reduction/anti-discriminationPhysical activity/exerciseIntegrated care & care co-ordination Open
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Getting help from a general practitioner (GP)

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Diet/NutritionGeneral health & wellbeingEmpowerment/self-advocacyPhysical activity/exercise Open
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Effectiveness of a brief lifestyle intervention targeting mental health staff: analysis of physical fitness and activity in the Keeping Our Staff in Mind study

Publications
Physical activity/exercise Open
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Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on anxiety

Publications
Physical activity/exercise Open
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Headspace - Information for Parents and Carers

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Carer SupportGeneral health & wellbeing Open