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 However, if you come across any resource outdated please let us know.

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Evidence Update: Achieving physical health equality for people with experience of mental health conditions and addiction issues

Reports/Guidelines
Physical activity/exercise Open
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Improving the physical health of people living with severe mental illness (UK report)

Reports/Guidelines
Physical activity/exercisePhysical health screeningMultiple health issuesStaff education/ trainingGeneral health & wellbeingOral healthIntegrated care & care co-ordinationDiet/Nutrition Open
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Management of physical health conditions in adults with severe mental disorders

Reports/Guidelines
Physical activity/exerciseSmoking/nicotine cessationAlcohol & other drugsDiet/Nutrition Open
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Equally Well webinar – Cardiovascular disease and mental health

Audio visual
Staff education/ training Open
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Equally Well NZ - Some Key Facts

Other resource
Physical activity/exerciseMedication & side effectsSmoking/nicotine cessationMultiple health issuesAlcohol & other drugs Open
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In the First Person…Improving the Physical Health of People Living with Mental Illness

Audio visual
Physical activity/exerciseMedication & side effectsSocial & community advocacyStigma reduction/anti-discriminationGeneral health & wellbeingDiet/NutritionEmpowerment/self-advocacy Open
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Collaborative care for older people with mental health issues

Audio visual
Social & community connectionGeneral health & wellbeingIntegrated care & care co-ordinationPhysical activity/exercise Open
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Mortality of People Using Mental Health Services and Prescription Medications, Analysis of 2011 Data

Publications
Health Economics Open
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Mental Health and Cardiovascular Disease

Publications
Diet/NutritionPhysical activity/exerciseHealth Economics Open
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Behavioural activation fun and achievement

Other resource
Physical activity/exerciseEmpowerment/self-advocacy Open
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The relationship between organised recreational activity and mental health

Publications
Social & community connectionPhysical activity/exercise Open
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The no-drug approach to mild depression

Other resource
Diet/NutritionPhysical activity/exerciseSocial & community connection Open