Conditions and treatments

Specialists at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in the northwest suburbs of Chicago diagnose and treat mental health disorders.

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At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, IL, your care is guided by a compassionate, multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed counselors, dietitians, and social workers. We start by listening closely to understand how you’re feeling and what you’re experiencing. From there, we work with you to create a care plan that fits your individual needs. Our care teams specialize in treating mental health disorders including:


  • Adjustment disorders

    Adjustment disorders are extreme reactions to events or changes in a person’s life, such as a loss of a loved one, a job loss, divorce, changing schools or the birth of a sibling. The reaction may include negative thoughts, strong emotions and changes in behavior.

  • Anxiety disorders

    Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias. Anxiety disorders cause anxiousness, worry and fears that affect daily life at home, work or school.

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

    Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a long-term condition that affects many children, and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a variety of symptoms, such as having a difficult time paying attention, being hyperactive and being impulsive.

  • Autism
    Ascension Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders Resource Center

    Autism is a developmental condition that often starts in early childhood. Children and adults with autism can have widely different symptoms, so autism is called a spectrum disorder. Some symptoms of autism may include repetitive or inflexible behaviors and interests. Autism can also cause difficulties in social interactions and communication.

    Our mental health specialists at Ascension Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders Resource Center are committed to delivering compassionate support to individuals with autism and their families. The center is located at 1786 Moon Lake Blvd, Suite 208, Hoffman Estates, IL.

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  • Eating disorders

    Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder are common eating disorders. These disorders involve abnormal eating habits, such as eating too much or not enough food, and are often accompanied with a negative body image.

  • Mood disorders

    Mood disorders include depression, bipolar disorder, and other conditions affecting mood.

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

    Symptoms of OCD include  a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears, also known as obsessions. These obsessions can lead to repetitive behaviors, also called compulsions.

  • Personality disorders

    Personality disorders include borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and others.

  • Psychotic disorders

    Psychotic disorders cause abnormal thinking, and may include hallucinations and delusions. Schizophrenia is a type of psychotic disorder. These disorders can also be caused by a brain injury, severe infection, or substance use.

  • Sleep disorders

    Sleep disorders affect how you sleep. You might not get enough rest, feel tired during the day, have trouble falling or staying asleep, wake up too early, move a lot in your sleep, or have changes in your breathing at night.

  • Substance use disorders

    This includes alcohol use disorder, drug addiction, and other substance-related challenges.

  • Trauma-related disorders

    This includes Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is a mental health disorder that some people develop after they experience or see a traumatic event.

 

Diagnosis and treatment for behavioral health conditions

Our behavioral health specialists start by listening to you and your concerns. Your care team is here to listen and connect you with the level of support that’s right for you. We meet you where you are—with therapy sessions, outpatient care, and inpatient programs. Treatment options we provide include:

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

ECT is a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders. It involves passing small electric currents through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure. This is done under general anesthesia and with muscle relaxants to minimize discomfort and risks. ECT is considered safe and effective, especially for people who haven't found relief from medications or therapy. Side effects can include short-term memory loss, confusion after treatment, and physical side effects like headache or muscle aches.

ECT is used to treat:

• Bipolar disorder (particularly depressive or manic episodes)

• Catatonia

• Schizophrenia (in some cases)

• Severe depression, especially with suicidal ideation or psychosis

For more information, or to schedule, please call 855-383-2224.

Spravato (esketamine)

Esketamine nasal spray is used alone or in combination with another antidepressant, taken by mouth, to manage treatment-resistant depression in adults. It is also used along with another antidepressant, taken by mouth, to treat depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) and suicidal thoughts or actions. Esketamine is in a class of medications called NMDA receptor antagonists. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.

Eskatamine is self-administered by patients under the supervision of a healthcare provider at our treatment center that is certified in the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program. 

For more information, or to schedule, please call 855-383-2224.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

TMS has been FDA-cleared has been FDA-cleared to treat major depressive disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It works by utilizing a magnetic field from an electromagnetic coil to deliver magnetic pulses through the scalp to the area of the region of the brain related to mood. TMS involves 20-minute in-office treatments, does not cause any adverse or long-lasting side effects and does not require a significant recovery period.

For more information, or to schedule, please call 855-383-2224.

At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital we provide many different treatment options and programs. No matter where you are on your journey, we offer care at every level.

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