Sophie M. Allan

Dr Sophie M. Allan is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of East Anglia's School of Health Sciences, based in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapies. She holds an NIHR Doctoral Fellowship and teaches on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD) programme, focusing on trainee support, reflective practice, and service user involvement. Her research addresses psychosis, bipolar disorder, at-risk mental states, and health inequalities, informed by both clinical experience and lived mental health experiences. Dr Allan co-leads the 'Early Psychosis Informatics into Care' (EPICare) national digital registry initiative.

Education: PhD (part-time, School of Health Sciences, 2023-), Doctor of Clinical Psychology (UEA, 2017-2020), MSc Psychology (University of East London, 2013-2015), BA (Open University, 2011-2012).

Research focuses on optimizing care pathways for early psychosis, reducing health disparities, and co-producing services with service users. She has contributed to projects like the NIHR-funded study on neighborhood/ethnicity impacts on psychosis outcomes (2024-2030).

Key publications explore digital health solutions, hybrid teaching efficacy in clinical training, and peer support approaches in mental health care.

• Awards: Ross Chernin Award (2020), Service User Experience Award (2016), Research Innovation Award (2016)
• Grants: NIHR Doctoral Fellowship funding since 2024
• Collaborations: Leads EPICare registry, collaborates with multiple NHS trusts and academic institutions

Her work aligns with UN SDGs 3 (Good Health) and 4 (Quality Education) through improving mental healthcare access and training excellence.