ADHD and anxiety can create a frustrating cycle of procrastination, overwhelm, and self-criticism. Learn how therapy can help college students manage ADHD and anxiety in Boston and Massachusetts.

Struggling to focus in college or graduate school? Learn how ADHD, anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout can affect attention and procrastination, and how therapy can help. Upstream Mental Health offers identity-affirming therapy in Boston and Massachusetts.

Being “high-achieving” might have gotten you here, but it doesn’t have to be the only way you know how to live. Society often rewards achievement, but there can be a cost. Read our blog to learn more about the complexities and hidden stressors of being “high-achieving” and how to get support.

Burnout can affect us in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. For many high-achieving folks, burnout seems like a natural part of the cycle, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Learn how to break out of the burnout cycle and separate your worth from your productivity.

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.

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.

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.

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