Suppressing emotions often doesn’t work the way we hope it will - learn about the “beach ball” metaphor and alternative skills to help handle difficult emotions.

Despite having a reputation for the happiest, most easeful time of the year, summer can be one of the best times to start therapy - learn why.

Learn why “touching grass” might actually be just what your body and brain need to manage stress, anxiety, and burnout.

See why perfectionism is more than just about standards. Many things can contribute to perfectionism - learn what they are and how to manage them here.

Exhaustion and fatigue are not something you have to suffer through! Learn about how sleep is not the only factor that contributes to exhaustion, particularly as a student, young adult, or professional.

Feeling burnt out from your job, role, or responsibilities? Learn the signs of burnout and what actually helps.

ADHD can be challenging, but it also comes with strengths! Learn how to navigate common stuck points with ADHD through these tips.

Looking for culturally responsive therapy in Massachusetts? Learn how culturally informed therapy can support racial identity, trauma, and mental health for BIPOC individuals and folks across a range of identities.

Feeling overwhelmed all the time as a young adult? Learn why it happens and how therapy in Massachusetts can help you manage stress, anxiety, and burnout.

Struggling with overthinking? Learn how therapy for overthinking in Massachusetts can help you manage anxiety, reduce mental loops, and feel more grounded.

A warm, grounded guide to practicing gratitude. Learn simple, realistic ways to boost emotional well-being and reduce stress from Boston-based Upstream Mental Health.

Overthinking can feel like second nature, especially for students and professionals juggling high expectations, uncertainty, and mental load. But what if that spiral of indecision, constant replaying of conversations, or emotional fatigue isn’t “just how you are”?

For the last few years, I’ve been quietly fascinated by how time feels like it speeds up as we get older. Not in the cliché way people say it at birthdays—but in a deeper, almost existential way.

You’re not a bad person for needing a news break. Upstream Mental Health shares nervous-system-informed strategies for media fatigue, grief, and sustainable engagement.

Grief is complex and non-linear. Explore the many forms grief can take and how therapy can support you through loss, change, and emotional healing.

Struggling with procrastination? Learn why it happens and practical ways to get unstuck. Upstream Mental Health offers compassionate support to help you move forward.

Explore the Social Change Ecosystem Map by Deepa Iyer and how knowing your activist role can reduce burnout and support your mental health journey.

Feeling low as winter sets in? Learn how to manage seasonal depression and SAD with support from Upstream Mental Health, offering therapy across Massachusetts.

Starting college can feel overwhelming. Learn practical mental health tips for managing stress, homesickness, and transitions with support from Upstream Mental Health.

Returning to college brings new challenges and opportunities. Learn practical tips for goal setting, balance, and mental health support from Upstream Mental Health.