The following are a range of resources, organised by topic, for health professionals to support physical health care of people with lived experience of mental health issues.
YourRoom Alcohol resourcesThis website provides a range of information about important health facts on alcohol, effects of alcohol, and information on standard drink.Publication type: website and resourcesPublished by: NSW Health and St Vincent's Alcohol and Drug Information Service
NSW oral health resources in various media (brochures, posters, tip sheets, flyers and factsheets) Publication type: website and resources Published by: Centre for Oral Health Strategy
Diabetes factsheets and resources for people from non-English speaking backgrounds A range of multicultural resources designed to help people from non-English speaking backgrounds better understand and manage their diabetes.Publication type: Website and resources Published by: Diabetes Australia
Group allied health services for people with type 2 diabetes Information on the MBS items that support group allied health services for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Publication type: Practitioner resource Published by: Department of Health
Healthy Living Options for Western Sydney: Affordable food editionThis booklet provides a range of resources and weblinks for people with type2 diabetes including healthy eating on a budget, free online cooking classes, food nutrition and education classes, and finding a dietitian in the Western Sydney region.Publication type: Booklet Published by: Western Sydney Diabetes
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Nutrition Resources Database of nutrition resources for use by clients and health professionals for patient education. Publication type: Consumer Resources Published by: Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Carrington Health Healthy Eating for Mental Health Resource package A package of easy to read educational materials to promote healthy eating and physical activity in people with mental illness. Publication type: Consumer resources Published by: Carrington Health
Food for thought: Nutrition and Mental Health with Dr Scott TeasdaleA podcast that shares research insights on the relationship between nutrition and mental health. Publication type: Podcast Produced by: Mindarma
Food, mood and mental healthConsumer resource and cookbook to provide healthy eating tips to improve mental health Publication type: Consumer resources/cook book Published by: No Money No Time
Get Healthy NSW The Get Healthy Service is a free phone and online NSW Health coaching service supporting people over 16 years of age living in NSW to make lifestyle changes. Publication type: Program and resources Published by: Get Healthy NSW
Healthy Eating and Active Living Tips, tools and free programs that support a healthy lifestyle. Publication type: Webpage, Consumer resources Published by: NSW Government
Healthy Eating to Stay Strong and Independent Consumer resource to support healthy aging through good nutrition. Publication type: Consumer resource Published by: ACI
Nutrition Education Materials Online (NEMO) Database of nutrition ‘action based resources’ designed to support the delivery of basic nutrition care by non-nutrition mental health professionals. Publication type: Consumer resources Published by: QLD government
Yhunger programThe Yhunger program aims to improve healthy food access and physical activity options for young people, 12-24 years of age, who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. Publication type: Consumer resources/cook book Published by: SES LHD
All about Hep C Website of patient resources, education videos and referral pathways for Hep C treatment. Printed resources can be ordered through Hepatitis NSW. Publication type: Website with consumer resources/fact sheets Published by: Hepatitis NSW
Hepatitis C Drug Interaction Checker Free online, user-friendly drug interaction checker. Publication type: Online tool Published by: The University of Liverpool
Hepatitis C Information Provides various patient resources and fact sheets on Hepatitis C. Resources are also translated into various languages. Publication type: Website with consumer resources/fact sheets Published by: Hepatitis Australia
Hepatitis C Practice Support Toolkit NSW Toolkit contains resources to promote hepatitis C testing and treatment. Publication type: PDF Published by: Eliminate Hepatitis C (EC) Australia
Hepatitis Info Line The Hepatitis Infoline offers free information, support and referrals across NSW. Hepatitis Infoline call 1800 803 990. Publication type: Website Published by: NSW Health
Metabolic Syndrome Toolkit A practical toolkit to support Australian mental health clinicians to manage Metabolic Syndrome: A pilot study. Publication type: Article Published by: Porter and Aggar
Exercise Right – Mental Health Tips, tools and resources to support physical activity and mental health.Publication type: Webpage, Consumer resources Published by: ESSA
Healthy Living Options for Western Sydney: Out & About/Western Sydney DirectoryThis booklet provides information for members and community organisations to encourage residents to explore and enjoy outdoor activities available in Western Sydney.Publication type: Booklet Published by: Western Sydney Diabetes
Move your own way: Assoc. Prof Simon Rosenbaum shares how physical activity protects mental health and why enjoyment is key A podcast that shares research insights on the relationship between exercise and mental health. Publication type: Podcast Published by: Mindarma
NSW Sexual Health Clinics Map of sexual health services/ clinics in NSW. Publication type: Website Published by: NSW Health
NSWSTI Programs Unit Provides various patient resources, fact sheets and protocols. Publication type: Website with various clinician and consumer resources and tools Published by: NSW Health
Headspace Sleep factsheet This factsheet explains importance of sheep for good mental health and tips for a good night sleep. Publication type: factsheet Published by: Headspace
E-cigarettes and vaping Guidelines and resources to assist health professionals to confidently provide evidence based management of nicotine dependence and smoking cessation. Publication type: Webpage Published by: NSW Health
iCanQuit A free and confidential phone service with professional Counsellors who provide advice, practical quitting strategies and comprehensive counselling to support people who use tobacco and vaping products to quit.Publication type: Webpage Published by: NSW Health
My QuitBuddy appMy QuitBuddy app helps individuals get and stay smoke-free. It provides helpful tips, distractions to overcome cravings and can track your quit progress. Publication type: Webpage and application Published by: Department of Health and Aged Care
NSW Quitline Online and PDF referral form to NSW Quitline. Publication type: Treatment pathway Published by: Cancer Institute
Quit for You – Quit for Two appThis app is specifically designed to help people who are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant and want to quit smoking.Publication type: Mobile application Published by: Cancer Institute
Quit KitsQuit Kit is a selection of resources with facts, ideas and tips to help you quit smoking. Organisations can order free Quit Kits and Quitline materials through the iCanQuit website.Publication type: Consumer resources Published by: Cancer Institute
QuitlyQuitly is an automated chatbot on Facebook Messenger. It is designed to help people in their attempts to quit smoking.Publication type: Facebook Messenger Published by: Cancer Institute
Shisha No Thanks TrainingThis Shisha No Thanks Trainng is intended to raise awareness of the harms of water-pipe smoking and providing online learning tool is a 20-30-minute self-paced interactive module designed for people working with young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Publication type: Webpage resources Published by: NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service
Supporting Smoking cessation: A guide for health professionals This guideline applies to all healthcare professionals who support people wishing to quit smoking. Publication type: Guideline Published by: The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Supporting someone with a mental illness to quit smokingThis fact sheet lists ways that you can support someone with a mental illness to quit smoking.Publication type: Factsheet Published by: Department of Health and Aged Care
Tackling tobacco programTackling Tobacco is a step-by-step program that aims to reduce smoking related harm amongst priority populations in NSW that experience high levels of social and economic disadvantage.Publication type: Webpage Published by: Cancer Council NSW
Tackling tobacco Training Tackling Tobacco Traning provides free eLearning program to gain valuable insights and practical tips for supporting clients to improve their lives by quitting smoking. Publication type: Website for training Published by: Cancer Council NSW
Tobacco and smoking – tools for health professionals Guidelines and resources to assist health professionals to confidently provide evidence based management of nicotine dependence and smoking cessation. Publication type: Clinical guidelines, management tools, factsheets aboriginal specific resources, smoking and mental health resources Published by: NSW Health
