Elements Behavioral Health aims to become the premier company that fills the gaps in mental health treatment between inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services; in co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders; and between traditional and alternative settings to help clients that are underweight or overweight due to eating related and other issues. Our goal is for full recovery and well being with permanent life change and life style improvement and not just symptom reduction.

Elements acquired its first program, Promises Treatment Centers, a leading residential rehabilitation program with campuses in Malibu and West Los Angeles, California, in February 2008. Elements will continue to develop and/or acquire a range of highly specialized programs that are designed to achieve lasting recovery and sustained clinical improvement.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Treatment for Adults with ADHD

Managing ADHD during adulthood can be an incredible challenge. Although medications for treating ADHD are very effective and considered the first step of treatment, researchers have found that the combination of cognitive behavioral therapy drastically improves symptoms and quality of life. In their new study, researchers aim to substantiate the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for one of the most widespread and distressing neurobiological disorders among American adults.

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Importance of Setting Goals in Recovery from Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
August 27, 2010 – 4:00 am

One of the most frustrating challenges for individuals in recovery from mental illness and substance abuse is setting goals. But without goals, there is no sense of progress or forward direction. And hope is required …

Evidence-Based Practice Links Research with Outcomes
August 25, 2010 – 4:00 am

Connecting solid research in social work and counseling with treatment strategies is a practice gaining more attention. Called Evidence-Based Practice, or EBP, the term can be applied in different ways to help therapists and experts …

More Americans Are Being Treated for Mental Disorders with Medication, not Therapy
August 24, 2010 – 4:00 am

A new study has found that the same number of Americans are seeking outpatient treatment for their mental health conditions as the previous decade, yet less are receiving psychotherapeutic treatment.

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Common in Adults with Major Depression, but Go Unnoticed
August 19, 2010 – 4:00 am

Many adults with major depression disorder may also be suffering from significant symptoms of bipolar disorder. A new study sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has found that almost 40% of adults …

Childhood Delinquency Linked to Alcohol Abuse, Risky Behavior in Adulthood
August 18, 2010 – 4:00 am

A new study suggests that the chances of at-risk youth falling into a life of crime or alcohol abuse during adulthood can be circumvented with intervention outreach, especially when performed at an early stage.

Troubled Children Can Increase Parents’ Stress, Even as Adults
August 16, 2010 – 4:00 am

Addiction and mental illnesses have been called "family diseases" because these types of behavioral health problems affect the well-being of the entire household. Now, researchers have proven that children who have led poor lifestyles—such as …

Using Narcolepsy to Understand Addiction
August 13, 2010 – 4:00 am

Narcolepsy is characterized by extreme fatigue and falling asleep at unusual times, such as in the middle of a conversation or while performing an ordinary, everyday task like answering an email. Among the scientific community, …

Internet Addiction Linked to Depression
August 12, 2010 – 4:00 am

Parents who are concerned that their teenaged child may be spending too much time on the Internet should now also be watching for signs of depression, according to a new study.

Nurses Reporting On-the-Job Assault from Patients
August 12, 2010 – 4:00 am

Because many states are cutting their spending on mental health care services, Americans are increasingly losing resources to treat their substance abuse and psychological conditions. Without specialized care, many cases of alcoholism, drug abuse, and …

State Department Employees Discouraged from Seeking Mental Health Treatment Due to Stigmatization
August 9, 2010 – 4:00 am

 A new internal report for the State Department suggests that more needs to be done to desensitize the stigma surrounding mental health treatment for State employees.