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ArticleJournal of immigrant and minority health2026

Coping Strategies To Enhance Mental Health and Wellbeing of Ethnic Minority Populations in the United Kingdom: A Scoping Review.

Rajeeb Kumar Sah, Devendra Raj Singh, Bibha Simkhada, Lalita Kumari Sah, Jenny Retzler, Tracey Smith, Wajid Khan, Michael Doyle

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Article in Journal of immigrant and minority health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Rajeeb Kumar SahUniversity of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom. r.k.sah@hud.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8430-5343
Devendra Raj SinghUniversity of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom. d.r.singh@hud.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1450-9476
Bibha SimkhadaUniversity of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8676-0718
Lalita Kumari SahUniversity of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4347-3970
Jenny RetzlerUniversity of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0008-3104
Tracey SmithSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Wakefield, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-5033-6411
Wajid KhanSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Wakefield, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1587-8425
Michael DoyleUniversity of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3560-3966

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mental health issues among ethnic minority populations in the UK are a significant concern. Synthesised evidence related to coping strategies to improve mental health among these groups is lacking. This scoping review aimed to identify and consolidate literature on coping strategies used by ethnic minority groups in the UK to overcome their mental health problems. This review reflects a strengths-based approach that emphasises how ethnic minority populations deploy coping strategies in response to mental health challenges, rather than merely focusing on barriers. This scoping review was guided by the methodological framework provided by Arksey and O'Malley. Literature was searched in MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Science Direct databases. The review result was reported following the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) Checklist. A total of 2888 records were identified from the database search after removing the duplicates, and 17 records were included in the review. Different coping strategies and their barriers and challenges were identified and presented under three primary themes: (i) Self-help and immediate personal and social support networks, (ii) Community-based and professional mental health services, and (iii) Challenges and barriers. A broader understanding of the community strengths and resources of ethnic minorities and their adequate integration with mental health services can strengthen the existing efforts in improving the mental health of ethnic minority populations in the UK.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalEthnicityMental HealthMinority GroupsCoping SkillsHumansMental Health ServicesSocial SupportUnited KingdomCoping strategiesEthnic minorityMental healthWellbeing

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PMID40853586
PMCPMC13083446

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