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12 December 2017
The physical health of people with mental health conditions and/or addiction - Evidence update: December 2017
The latest review of evidence on the physical health of people with mental health conditions and/or addiction.5 December 2017
Celebrating Equally Well successes of 2017
What a wonderful year the Equally Well collaborative has had, forming many new partnerships, and making a significantly positive impact on the quality of people’s lives.17 October 2017
Leading positive change one person at a time, the role of support workers
Equally Well isn’t only about information, big organisational plans and policy changes, often it’s about a worker using what is at hand to make a big difference. Here is a great example of how a community support worker, and the person he was working with, found a sustainable and fun solution that made a world of difference to his wellbeing.17 October 2017
Leadership for change in Canterbury
Linda Smith is one of the Consumer Advisors within Canterbury DHB. It is Linda’s role within the Specialist Mental Health Services of the DHB to work with managers to improve the services provided for people with experience of mental health issues. Here Linda shares her observations on some of the Equally Well initiatives the DHB is involved with to improve information, access and outcomes for people with mental health issues. She is a passionate advocate for Equally Well action.17 October 2017
Organisations addressing systems barriers and advocating for change
Movement-building leadership for Equally Well is demonstrated by many organisations. Here we feature the Public Health Association, the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the South Island Alliance, to show what they are doing in their spheres of influence.29 August 2017