Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Perhaps you or a family member have struggled for years with mental health issues, addiction , or eating disorders . Or, maybe life has just become more difficult to handle recently. Whatever the struggle, we can help.
At Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, we offer comprehensive behavioral health services, from prevention and early intervention to treatment and aftercare. Our mission is to help individuals of all ages learn practical ways to manage mental health and substance abuse problems. When life hurts, call us - we can help.
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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. The designation has earned Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital the Gold Seal of ApprovalTM for healthcare quality from the Joint Commission... 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