Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

09/03/2025

✨ At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, care is never one-size-fits-all.

Each patient’s story is unique, and so is the treatment they receive. With subspecialty programs for conditions like OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, geriatric psychiatry, and more, our teams work together to make sure no one falls through the cracks.

Dr. Christopher D’Agostino reminds us that asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s strength. Mental health is complex, and having a hospital with the depth and flexibility to meet you where you are makes all the difference. 💙

This is why families across Illinois trust Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital: expertise, compassion, and personalized care for every stage of the journey.

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09/01/2025

From the minute your child comes through our doors, the care teams at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital are here with a friendly smile and a helping hand.

💙 We know that stepping into a hospital can feel overwhelming — especially for kids. That’s why our team makes every moment count, greeting families with warmth, listening to their concerns, and creating a safe space where children can feel comfortable opening up.

From the first hello to the last goodbye, we’re here to make sure every child feels supported, understood, and cared for. 🌱🤝

08/31/2025

Labor Day weekends are meant for cookouts, sunshine and family time. But too much heat, food that is not cooked all the way through or an accident during the fun can quickly send plans sideways. 🤕☀️🍔

When that happens, you need care that is close, reliable and ready. At Ascension Illinois, our doctors and care teams are here to listen, to treat and to help you recover so the focus can return to making memories. 💙

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08/29/2025

✨ Feel Good Friday spotlight ✨

This week our Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital team surprised Armstrong Elementary in Hoffman Estates with a delivery of school supplies. ✏️📚

Walking in with bags full of notebooks, pencils and backpacks turned into something bigger than supplies. It was about giving students the tools to feel confident on their first day and showing families that their community is standing with them. 💙

For us, health is not only about care inside hospital walls. It is also about building moments of hope that set children up to learn, grow and thrive. 🌟

Here is to new beginnings and a school year filled with confidence and possibility. 🌟

08/27/2025

Labor Day weekends bring cookouts, family time and celebrations. 🎉

They also bring risks that can change the day in an instant. 🤕

🍔 Food poisoning from undercooked meat.
💉 Allergic reactions at the picnic table.
☀️ Heat exhaustion that catches someone off guard.

The good news is you are not powerless. Knowing the most common holiday health hazards and how to respond keeps the focus on memories that last for the right reasons.

This Labor Day, know what to look for and how to protect yourself and your family. Our latest blog breaks down the most common holiday health mishaps and the simple steps that keep the weekend focused on fun. 💙

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08/27/2025

School nerves and anxiety are common, but if your child is having more severe reactions, it could be a sign of something bigger. Let’s talk about what you’re noticing, how they’re feeling and how Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital can help.

💙 Every child experiences school stress differently — but when worry starts affecting sleep, appetite, friendships, or self-esteem, it’s time to take a closer look.

At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, we partner with families to understand what’s really going on and create a care plan that meets your child’s unique needs. From early support to specialized treatment, we’re here to help kids feel safe, understood, and ready to thrive. 🌱📚

08/26/2025

🐾 Anxiety. Loneliness. The weight of treatment days. Sometimes the hardest battles aren’t the ones people can see.

That’s where our therapy dogs step in. 🐶💙 With a nudge of a nose, a wag of a tail, or a head resting gently in your lap, they remind patients (and staff) that healing isn’t only medical — it’s emotional, too.

At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, our therapy dogs are more than visitors. They’re teammates in recovery, offering comfort when words fall short and joy when the day feels heavy. ✨

On National Dog Day, we celebrate not just their paws and playfulness — but the healing presence they bring into our hospital, one tail wag at a time. 🐶✨

08/25/2025

When symptoms of an eating disorder affect your day-to-day life, it’s time to find help. Ascension Illinois care teams are here 24/7 with personalized care plans to offer support for emergent, inpatient and outpatient services.

💙 Eating disorders can affect more than health — they can impact confidence, relationships, and daily life.

At Ascension Illinois, our compassionate teams meet you where you are, offering care that’s tailored to your needs and grounded in understanding. Whether it’s urgent support, a safe inpatient setting, or flexible outpatient care, we’re here to help you take the next step toward recovery. 🌱

You are not alone, and hope is always within reach.

08/23/2025

💙 Leading with compassion. Healing with expertise. 💙

At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Dr. Kumudini Ginde, MD serves as Medical Director of the Eating Disorders Program, bringing decades of experience in psychiatry and behavioral health.

Dr. Ginde leads a multidisciplinary team — including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, dietitians, and counselors — to deliver comprehensive, individualized care for eating disorders such as:
🔹 Anorexia nervosa
🔹 Bulimia nervosa
🔹 Binge eating disorder
🔹 Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

✨ Her focus: providing not just treatment, but hope — helping patients and families understand, heal, and regain confidence.

At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, recovery is not just possible — it’s within reach. 🌟

08/22/2025

🍂 Fall is beautiful — but sneezing, itchy eyes, and scratchy throats? Not so much. 🤧 Don’t push through the season feeling miserable. Our doctors are here to help you breathe easier and feel like yourself again. 💙

✨ Get relief fast with convenient same-day or next-day appointments — or simply walk in to one of our urgent care locations near you. Your health shouldn’t have to wait.

08/22/2025

Whatever you need on a range of inpatient or outpatient care, Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital will work with you to find the right fit. Call 855-383-2224 or walk in 24/7 to find support.

💙 Every journey to better mental health starts with one step — and we’re here to make that step feel possible.

Whether you need structured inpatient care, flexible outpatient programs, or simply someone to listen, our team will meet you where you are and guide you toward what works best for you. 🌱 You don’t have to navigate it alone.

📞 Call us anytime — your path to healing starts today.

08/21/2025

🌱 Hope and healing are possible. 🌱

At Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago, Dr. Lacey Lemke, PsyD understands that eating disorders are about so much more than food.

They can deeply affect your mind, body, and spirit — and you don’t have to face them alone. 💙

As Service Line Director for Eating Disorders, Dr. Lemke specializes in psychotherapy and evidence-based care like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family therapy, helping children, teens, and adults find strength, build coping skills, and move toward recovery.

✨ With a compassionate approach and a multidisciplinary team by her side, Dr. Lemke helps each patient create a care plan that fits their unique journey.

Because recovery is possible. And you deserve it. 💙

08/21/2025

When it’s your brain or spine, the weight of the decision can feel overwhelming. One word, one scan, one recommendation — and suddenly, your future feels like it’s hanging in the balance. 🧠

In those moments, asking, “Is there another way?” isn’t hesitation. It’s wisdom. It’s courage. It’s giving yourself the chance to see the full picture.

At Ascension Alexian Brothers and Ascension Saint Alexius, physicians like Dr. Sanjay Yadla know that care is more than procedures or technology — it’s about walking with you through the unknown. It’s about listening until your questions are answered, exploring every possibility, and helping you find the path that feels right for your life, your family, your tomorrow.

Because real healing doesn’t start in the operating room — it starts with clarity. With knowing you’ve been heard. With being able to look at your choice and say, “Yes, this is mine.” 💙

08/21/2025

✨ Darkness doesn’t always look dramatic. For Rebecca, living with bipolar disorder and severe depression meant silence, disconnection, and the haunting question: “Will I ever feel like myself again?” 💭💔

With the care of Dr. Salahuddin Syed and the team at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Rebecca began electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). What she feared might make her feel less… actually gave her more. 🌅 Within weeks, the fog lifted. Joy returned. Conversations came easier. Life felt lighter.

Today—four years later—Rebecca is still thriving. 🐾 She laughs with her Shih Tzu, Daisy. She hasn’t needed another hospitalization. And most importantly, she’s herself again. 💙

Because sometimes, the path back to yourself is one you never expected—but it’s there, waiting.

👉 Read her full story in the comments!

08/20/2025

You never have to struggle alone. Find comfort, healing and hope at Ascension Saint Joseph — Chicago. Call 855-383-2224 to find support.

💙 At Ascension Saint Joseph — Chicago, we believe every person deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported through life’s challenges.

Our compassionate care teams are here 24/7 to listen without judgment, create a care plan that’s right for you, and walk beside you toward a brighter, healthier tomorrow. 🌱

You are not defined by your struggles — and you don’t have to face them on your own.

08/19/2025

A job doesn’t just pay the bills. It helps restore a person’s rhythm, their dignity and their sense of possibility.

Getting a job may sound simple — until you’ve spent years rebuilding yourself just to feel ready again.

Dawn Wesner meets people in that exact moment and helps them reconnect with their talents, confidence and future.

As clinical program supervisor at Ascension Illinois – Center for Mental Health Arlington Heights, Dawn leads with faith, patience and quiet strength.

Whether she’s guiding someone through a career assessment or celebrating their first paycheck, her impact is deeply personal.

It’s not just about helping clients rejoin the workforce.

It’s about helping them remember they have something to offer — and always have.

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08/19/2025

Whatever you need on a range of inpatient or outpatient care, Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital will work with you to find the right fit. Call 855-383-2224 or walk in 24/7 to find support.

💙 Every journey to better mental health starts with one step — and we’re here to make that step feel possible.

Whether you need structured inpatient care, flexible outpatient programs, or simply someone to listen, our team will meet you where you are and guide you toward what works best for you. 🌱 You don’t have to navigate it alone.

📞 Call us anytime — your path to healing starts today.

08/19/2025

When symptoms of an eating disorder affect your day-to-day life, it’s time to find help. Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital care teams are here 24/7 with personalized care plans to offer support and a road to recovery. 🤝🌱

💙 Healing isn’t just about treating symptoms — it’s about restoring hope, rebuilding confidence, and empowering you to take back your life. Our team understands the courage it takes to reach out, and we’ll walk with you every step of the way. 🌱

You matter. Your story matters. And recovery is possible. ✨

📞 Call us anytime — your path to healing starts today.

08/18/2025

Heart failure may sound final, but in the right hands, it’s the beginning of a plan. ❤️

At Ascension Alexian Brothers and Ascension Saint Alexius, Dr. Baqir Lakhani meets patients where they are — sometimes in English, sometimes in Spanish, sometimes in Urdu — but always with understanding.

He listens first, then builds a plan that turns fear into a path forward, whether that’s with medications, advanced procedures, or transplant care. 👂 📍

From the first conversation to the most advanced treatments, Dr. Lakhani and our care team work side by side with each patient to make complex care feel clear, personal, and full of possibility.

Because the right treatment starts with truly seeing the person in front of you and making sure they know they’re not in this alone. 💙

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08/17/2025

When you’re in the ER, you’re trusting strangers with your life. 💙

At Ascension Saint Joseph Chicago, those strangers quickly become your team — moving fast, explaining every step, and making sure you feel safe even when the situation isn’t.

From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, every person plays a role: the ones who greet you, the ones who treat you, and the ones who check in just to make sure you’re okay. It’s the kind of care that stays with you long after the visit. 🌟

Because here, you’re never just “the patient in Room 3” — you’re someone’s neighbor, friend, or family. And that’s exactly how we care for you.

08/16/2025

🐾 Hi fren! It’s me, your wellness cheer-pup. 🐶

I just wanted to check in and remind you of a few things that are good for your mind 🧠 and body 💪:

☀️ Get outside for fresh air (it can change your whole mood)
💧 Drink some water (hydration = happy brain and body)
🛋️ Rest when you need it (naps are self-care, not laziness)
📞 Talk to someone who will listen (a friend, family, or the care teams at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital)

Us doggos just want the best for you — and the compassionate humans at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital are always ready to support your journey to feeling your best. 💙

08/16/2025

Not all treasures are found on the green. ⛳

Meet Link, our four-legged “caddy” who’s turned the bushes outside the Women and Children’s Hospital into his personal clubhouse—collecting 75 golf balls in just one year! Some even come with custom messages like “old duffer” and “killer.”

With golf season in full swing, Link’s ready to keep adding to his stash… and maybe remind us all that in golf—and in life—the most important shot is the next one. 🐾

08/15/2025

🎉 10 Years of Supporting Parents, Healing Minds & Nurturing Bonds 💙👶

At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, our Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program has spent the past decade walking alongside parents through one of life’s most beautiful — and sometimes most challenging — journeys.

For 10 years, we’ve provided a safe space where parents can bring their babies, receive compassionate mental health care, and learn skills that strengthen both their well-being and their parenting confidence. 🌱

💡 What makes this program special?
✔ Care from a multidisciplinary team — from psychologists to lactation consultants
✔ Support for both emotional health and daily life needs
✔ In-person and virtual options for real-life flexibility
✔ A focus on bonding, healing, and enjoying parenthood

To every parent who’s trusted us, every baby we’ve cuddled, and every milestone we’ve celebrated: thank you for letting us be part of your story. Here’s to the next chapter. 💜