Frank Rohricht

Frank Rohricht is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London's Unit for Social & Community Psychiatry. He serves as a Consultant Psychiatrist at East London NHS Foundation Trust and has held leadership roles such as Clinical Director for Adult Mental Health in Newham and Associate Medical Director for Research & Innovation. His academic affiliations include Visiting Professorships at the University of Hertfordshire (2008–2011) and Honorary Professorships at the University of Essex (since 2011) and St. George's Medical School, University of Nicosia (since 2012).

Dr. Rohricht's research focuses on body image phenomenology in mental illnesses, evaluation of body psychotherapy for severe mental disorders, transcultural ego-psychopathology, and innovative recovery care models. He has contributed to clinical trials assessing interventions like functional relaxation and dance therapy for mental health conditions. His work bridges clinical practice with empirical research, emphasizing embodiment and integrative mental health approaches.

Key professional memberships include the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych), German Association for Psychosomatic Medicine, and roles in dance movement psychotherapy advocacy. His publications span over two decades, addressing schizophrenia, chronic depression, and medically unexplained symptoms.