Is Childhood and Teen Depression Different than Adult Depression?

By Frank Ezzo, Ph.D., ABPP, LLC | July 9, 2026

Yes. Depression often looks different in children and teens than it does in adults. In addition to sadness, loss of interest in activities, and withdrawal, children and teens may show intense irritability, anger, unexplained physical symptoms, sleep or appetite changes, or behavioral acting out. Symptoms can also differ between younger children and teens. Younger children…

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Rest Isn’t Something You Have to Earn

By Genna Weinberg | July 7, 2026

Have you ever noticed thoughts like these when you consider taking a break? As summer begins, many of us think about everything we want – or feel like we have to accomplish. But how often do we intentionally make space for rest? For many people, rest is not as simple as taking a break. It…

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TIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

By Frank Ezzo, Ph.D., ABPP, LLC | June 29, 2026

Preparing for college is an exciting milestone, but the transition from high school to higher education requires a shift in how you manage your time, money, and personal well-being. A successful college journey requires proactively establishing good habits: building structured routines, mastering practical life skills (like laundry and simple cooking), and actively advocating for yourself…

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Why Choose A Virtual IOP?

By Cathryn Knezevich | December 22, 2025

Virtual IOPs: Why they are just as effective as in-person Virtual IOPs Are Just as Effective as In-Person Care: What BWG Research Shows: The research compared patient outcomes from BWG’s pre-COVID, in-person DBT-based IOP (2019) with outcomes from the rapidly adapted virtual IOP provided in 2021. The programs used the same core curriculum, facilitators, and interventions—only the delivery…

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