Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

Perhaps you or a family member have struggled for years with mental health problems, substance abuse or eating disorders. Whatever the struggle, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital can help. 

Alexian Brothers Hospital Network Selected for National Neurostimulation Depression Study -

Study to Add to Body of Research for Patients Suffering from Depression

ST. PAUL , Minn. – April 21, 2008 – St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ) today announced it has been awarded a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for treating depression using neurostimulation therapy in an area of the brain known as Brodmann Area 25. It is the focus of the St. Jude Medical BROADEN^™ (BROdmann Area 25 DEep brain Neuromodulation) study, which is evaluating whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy can help people who suffer from major depressive disorder, a severe form of depression... More

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Unveils Ambulatory-Care Addition and 'Inspiration Gallery'

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital has opened a new $3.6 million ambulatory-care wing and has augmented its expressive therapies program with an artwork collection designed to help patients benefit from the healing power of art.  The two-level, 12,000 sq. ft. ambulatory-care addition houses the Hoffman Estates, Ill., hospital's partial... More

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Awarded Gold Seal of Approval for Healthcare Quality

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital has become the first hospital in the nation to have been awarded Disease-Specific Care (DSC) Certification in four separate psychiatric specialties: Depression, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders, and Self Injury... More

Puppet Therapy Helps Patients to Express Thoughts, Feelings

Many people struggle to express their thoughts and feelings during behavioral health therapy.  Children, for example, might be too young or might lack the verbal skills to communicate effectively... More