معرفی
Dr. Trishna Patel is a Research Director at the Childhood & Social Care Research Institute, University of East London. Her research focuses on mental healthcare ethics, social justice in clinical practice, and LGBTQ+ youth services. She critically examines racial attitudes, moral values, and systemic inequities in healthcare decision-making. Her work spans ethical considerations in therapeutic settings, cognitive behavioral processes, and veterans' mental health.
Her research interests emphasize transforming healthcare systems to address marginalized groups' needs, particularly through a social justice lens. She has explored interventions targeting intrusive memories in depression and developed psychometric tools for assessing cognitive processes across disorders.
A trend in her recent work (2019–2025) highlights racial disparities and social justice frameworks in mental healthcare. Earlier studies (2007–2015) focused on cognitive-behavioral therapy innovations and metacognitive approaches for depression and PTSD.
Dr. Patel has contributed to clinical guidelines and policy advocacy, though no specific awards or grants are noted in the provided texts. She collaborates within interdisciplinary teams at her research institute, addressing complex societal challenges in mental health.
