Getting Started

At any given time, we typically have several ongoing research studies take place at CEH. These may include treatment studies (in which care for mental health difficulties is provided as part of participation) and/or research projects aimed at better understanding a variety of mental conditions (often participants are paid for their time). Check out descriptions of our ongoing studies below and, if you're interested in learning more, please click the associated link to contact us.

CEH offers assessment and therapy only as part of approved research studies. If you are interested in general fee-for-service clinical care through insurance or via a sliding fee scale, please contact the Harris Center in the UK Department of Psychology or the UK Department of Psychiatry.

TREATMENT STUDIES

Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Study: 
Do you experience sudden mood shifts? Are there many ups and downs in your relationships? Do you find yourself engaging in impulsive behaviors (e.g., overeating, substance use, self-injury)? We are conducting a treatment study that provides 18 sessions of individual therapy sessions at no cost. This research study involves a diagnostic interview, 2-3 follow-up assessments, and weekly questionnaires. Click HERE for more information.

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

Exercise and PTSD Study: 
Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite women who've been diagnosed with or think they might have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to join a study. We're trying to learn if quick bouts of exercise after therapeutic exposure can improve treatment for PTSD. Participants will be compensated for their time upon completion of the study. You may be eligible to participate if you: Are a woman between 21 and 50 years old; Are relatively healthy; and Have experienced physical or sexual assault and believe you may have PTSD? For more information about joining, please complete an online pre-screen HERE