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 However, if you come across any resource outdated please let us know.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
Physical activity/exerciseMultiple health issuesPhysical health screeningIntegrated care & care co-ordination Open
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Depression Information Sheet - Staying Healthy

Other resource
General health & wellbeingPhysical activity/exerciseSocial & community connectionDiet/Nutrition Open
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Occupational Therapy Australia - Mental Health Strategy

Reports/Guidelines
Staff education/ trainingSocial & community advocacyStigma reduction/anti-discriminationHuman rights Open
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Being an Effective Mental Health Advocate

Other resource
Social & community advocacyStigma reduction/anti-discriminationEmpowerment/self-advocacy Open
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Mental Health Lived Experience Engagement Framework

Reports/Guidelines
Social & community advocacyStigma reduction/anti-discriminationEmpowerment/self-advocacyHuman rights 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
Physical activity/exerciseMultiple health issuesSocial & community advocacyIntegrated care & care co-ordination Open
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Physical activity interventions for people with mental illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Publications
Physical activity/exerciseMultiple health issues Open
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Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network - Mental Health Stepped Care Model - A guide for GPs

Audio visual
Physical health screeningStaff education/ trainingIntegrated care & care co-ordination Open