Informal support networks and their role in community safety and mental well-being among racially and ethnically minoritised groups in London: a qualitative study

2026-02-23 public and global health Title + abstract only

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BackgroundCommunity safety is a key determinant of mental well-being, yet racially and ethnically minoritised communities in the UK often face higher exposure to violence alongside barriers to formal protection and support. In these contexts, informal support networks may play a critical role in shaping how safety is experienced and how distress is managed. Although such networks are widely recognised as protective for mental well-being, there is limited qualitative research examining how they o...

Informal support networks and their role in community safety and mental well-being among racially and ethnically minoritised groups in London: a qualitative study

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