This page provides a range of resources for framework, evidence, guidelines, policies, standards and strategic plans to assist NSW Health mental health services to:
Australian recommendations for the management of hepatitis C virus infection: a consensus statement (2022Publication type: Consensus StatementPublished by: Gastroenterological Society of Australia
Equally Well Consensus StatementThis links to the Equally Well Consensus Statement on the physical health of people living with a mental illness of which NSW Health is a signatory.Publication type: Consensus statementProduced by: National Mental Health Commission
Clinical Memorandum – Treating Hepatitis CProvides information and guidance to psychiatrists to facilitate better healthcare for people living with mental illness who may also have, or be at risk of contracting, Hepatitis C. Publication type: Clinical MemorandumPublished by: Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)
Consensus statement on the role of accredited exercise physiologists within the treatment of mental disorders: a guide for mental health professionalsA consensus statement on the role of accredited exercise physiologists within mental health; defining scope of practice, integration into multidisciplinary team, interventions and outcomes. Publication type: Consensus statementPublished by: Exercise and Sport Science Australia
Healthy Active Lives (HeAL) DeclarationThis links to the HeAL consensus statement which reflects international consensus on a set of key principles, processes and standards that aim to support the physical health of young people experiencing psychosis.Publication type: Consensus statementProduced by: International Physical Health in Youth (iphYs)
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Expert consensus statement for the treatment, management and monitoring of the physical health of people with enduring psychotic illnessInforms policy and guidelines for the treatment, management and monitoring of the physical health of people with an enduring psychotic illness. Publication type: Consensus statementProduced by: Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
A meta-review of “lifestyle psychiatry”: the role of exercise, smoking, diet and sleep in the prevention and treatment of mental disordersA systematic review of the top-tier evidence examining how physical activity, sleep, dietary patterns and tobacco smoking impact the risk and treatment outcomes across a range of mental health diagnoses.Publication type: Journal articlePublished by: Firth et al
Keeping the Body and Mind Together: Improving the physical health and life expectancy of people with serious mental illnessA summary of the key evidence about poorer physical health and reduced life expectancy of adults with serious mental illness compared with others.Publication Type: Evidence reportProduced by: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Physical Health and Wellbeing: Evidence GuideThis document outlines the latest evidence for various lifestyle interventions, current gaps in the literature and strategies for reform. Publication Type: Evidence guideProduced by: Mental Health Commission of NSW
Potentially preventable hospitalisations for physical health conditions in community mental health service users: a population wide linkage studyMH service users were found to have higher rates of PPH and longer lengths of stay. Increases were greatest for vaccine preventable conditions (respiratory) and chronic conditions (metabolic) and occurred at an earlier age compared to other NSW residents. Publication type: Journal articlePublished by: Sara G. et al
Promoting physical activity for mental health: an updated evidence review and practical guideA summary of the evidence regarding physical activity in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders in adults. Publication Type: Journal articleProduced by: McKeon et al
Smoke and Mirrors: a review of the literature on smoking and mental illnessPublication type: Review Published by: Cancer Council NSW
The Lancet Psychiatry Commission: A blueprint for protecting physical health in people with mental illnessA summary of the advances in understanding on the topic of physical health and clear directions for health promotion, clinical care and future research.Publication type: Journal articlePublished by: Firth et al
The Lancet Psychiatry series: Diabetes and psychotic disordersThis series summarises the latest evidence in epidemiology and pathophysiology, and provides practical suggestions to help patients manage both diabetes and psychotic illness.Publication type: Evidence papersPublished by: The Lancet Psychiatry, various contributors
Collection of published articles on physical health by a consumer researcherCollection of published articles by consumer researcher Stephanie Ewart with a foucus on physical health for consumers.Publication type: Journal articlesPublished by: Stephanie Ewart, et al
Physical health and mental illness: listening to the voice of carersA qualitative exploration that presents the views of carers regarding the physical health of the people they care for and acknowledges the crucial role they play in addressing the physical health care gap.Publication type: Journal articlePublished by: Happell et al.
Delivery of physical health care for people in community-based mental healthThis links to an evidence brief on ‘How can community organisations best deliver physical health care for people living with mental health issues’.Publication type: Evidence BriefProduced by: Sax Institute
Initiatives to improve physical health for people in community-based mental healthThis links to an evidence check on initiatives to improve physical health for people in community-based mental health.Publication type: Evidence CheckProduced by: Sax Institute
Equally Well in Victoria: Physical health framework for specialist mental health servicesA Framework for all Victoria specialist mental health services. Publication type: FrameworkProduced by: Department of Health and Human Services, Victoria
NSW Strategic Framework and Workforce Plan for Mental Heath 2018-2022A Framework for NSW Health action in mental health over the next five years.Publication type: Strategic planProduced by: NSW Ministry of Health
Smoking Cessation Framework for NSW Health ServicesThis framework outlines implementations strategies, to provide practical guidance on how to develop and integrate quit support into routine care.Publication type: Website and frameworkPublished by: Cancer Institute NSW
Australian Dietary GuidelinesAdvice on eating for health and wellbeing based on the latest scientific evidence. Australian Guide to Healthy Eating printed resource can be ordered here.Publication type: GuidelinePublished by: Department of Health
Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour GuidelinesRecommendations for adults, young people and children on physical activity, sedentary time and sleep.Publication type: GuidelinePublished by: Department of Health
Supporting smoking cessation: A guide for health professionals
This guideline applies to all healthcare professionals who support people wishing to quit smoking.Publication Type: PDF Produced by: The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Physical Health Care Guide
Publication type: GuidelinePublished by: Mental Health Commission of New South Wales
NSW Health Nutrition Care Policy (2017)NSW Health framework for strategic and coordinated approach to nutrition care.Publication type: Policy directivePublished by: NSW Health
Dietitians Australia Mental Health Role StatementA statement on the role of accredited dietitians within mental health. Publication type: Role statementPublished by: Dietitians Australia
Position Statement: Addressing the physical health of people with mental illnessA joint position statement outlining the role of dietitians, exercise physiologists and psychologists in the management of physical health concerns. Publication type: Position statementPublished by: Dietitians Association of Australia, Australian Psychological Society, Exercise and Sport Science Australia
ACI Nutrition Standards for Consumers of Inpatient Mental Health Services in NSWThe Nutrition Standards guide mental health hospital services to plan menus and meals to meet consumer needs and preferences. Publication type: Nutrition StandardsPublished by: Agency for Clinical Innovation
Living Well: A Strategic Plan for Mental Health in NSW 2014-2024Supports a vision for a mental health system focused on community-based mental health supports.Publication type: Strategic plan.Published by: Mental Health Commission of NSW
NSW Aboriginal Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2020-2025Supports and assists NSW Health services to deliver respectful and appropriate mental health and wellbeing services in partnership with Aboriginal services, people and communities.Publication type: Strategic planProduced by: NSW Health
NSW Hepatitis C Strategy 2022 – 2025The strategy provides the foundation for achieving hepatitis C elimination in NSW by 2028. Publication type: Strategic planProduced by: NSW Health
NSW Plan for Healthy Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities: 2019-2023The NSW Plan for Healthy Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities:2019-2023 is the strategic statewide policy for meeting the health needs of culturallyand linguistically diverse consumersPublication type: Strategic planProduced by: NSW Health
The Fifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention PlanThe Fifth Plan forms an integral part of the National Mental Health Strategy which drives mental health reform.Publication type: Strategic planProduced by: Health Council (formerly COAG Health Council)
