Research in East London has influenced public and professional debates on policy and clinical issues in mental health care on local, national and international levels.

Find out more about the studies that we are currently conducting and how to get involved in research. 

ELFT research studies have explored a whole range of topics and specialisms, including COVID-19 studies, research exploring psychological therapies, eating disorders, working with children and adolescents and many more.

ELFT has a dedicated research team which provides support to a range of research studies which are part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio. We are here to help you throughout the research process!

We collaborate with a number of academics from Queen Mary, City - St George's, University of Cambridge and University College London.

We are supported by a committed group of clinicians at ELFT who are passionate about advancing healthcare through research and innovation.