Book excerpt: The objectives of this study are to estimate the prevalence of psychiatric illness among different ethnic groups, to examine their use of services and to establish key factors that may be associated with ethnic differences in the experience and reporting of mental distress. The survey presents quantitative and qualitative data, and focuses on five of the main ethnic minority groups in England (that is the Bangladeshi, Black Caribbean, Indian, Irish and Pakistani communities), together with a general population white group to provide a point of comparison. Topics covered include: common mental disorders and symptoms; physical health issues; social support and networks.