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 However, if you come across any resource outdated please let us know.

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Research Snapshot #4 - The missing mammograms in mental health

Publications
Open
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No Mental Health without Oral Health

Publications
Oral health Open
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Physical Activity Patterns of Australian Adults

Reports/Guidelines
Physical activity/exerciseHealth Economics Open
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Practical Guide for Working with Carer of People with a Mental Illness

Reports/Guidelines
Carer Support Open
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Physical health and mental wellbeing: Evidence guide

Reports/Guidelines
Integrated care & care co-ordinationMultiple health issuesPhysical health screeningPhysical activity/exercise Open
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Depression Information Sheet - Staying Healthy

Other resource
General health & wellbeingDiet/NutritionPhysical activity/exerciseSocial & community connection Open
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Occupational Therapy Australia - Mental Health Strategy

Reports/Guidelines
Stigma reduction/anti-discriminationHuman rightsSocial & community advocacyStaff education/ training Open
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Being an Effective Mental Health Advocate

Other resource
Stigma reduction/anti-discriminationSocial & community advocacyEmpowerment/self-advocacy Open
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Mental Health Lived Experience Engagement Framework

Reports/Guidelines
Social & community advocacyHuman rightsEmpowerment/self-advocacyStigma reduction/anti-discrimination Open
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Barriers to the Provision of Preventive Care to People Living with Mental Health Conditions: Self-Report by Staff Working in an Australian Community Managed Organisation

Publications
Integrated care & care co-ordinationMultiple health issuesPhysical activity/exerciseSocial & community advocacy Open
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Physical activity interventions for people with mental illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Publications
Multiple health issuesPhysical activity/exercise Open
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Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network - Mental Health Stepped Care Model - A guide for GPs

Audio visual
Integrated care & care co-ordinationStaff education/ trainingPhysical health screening Open