| Factor | Example of approach to providing support |
| Past or current life stressors (e.g. abuse, trauma, grief) | Consider referral to a psychologist |
| Additional health behaviors that individual wishes to change (e.g. smoking, alcohol intake) | Provide resources to support other lifestyle changes (e.g. referral to quit services, drug and alcohol services) Consider referral to a psychologist |
| Mood disorders (e.g. depression) | Explore the ways in which mental health affects health behaviors (e.g. lack of motivation) and provide practical advice on enabling change (e.g. healthy foods that are simply prepared) Offer advice on community-based supports Consider referral to a psychologist |
| Eating disorders (e.g. bulimia nervosa) | Involve relevant healthcare professionals (e.g. psychologist, dietitian) |
| Serious mental illness (e.g. bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis) | Involve relevant healthcare professionals (e.g. psychiatrist, psychologist, dietitian) |
| Intellectual and developmental disability | Provide advice that is suitable to the individual’s understanding Involve family and/or carers in discussions about lifestyle change Consider coexisting functional limitations Consider involving relevant healthcare professionals (e.g. dietitian, social worker) |