Upstream Blog
Learnings, teachings, and practical strategies for anyone navigating everyday challenges and working toward finding more joy.
Is Everyone Else Doing Better Than Me? Comparison, Anxiety, and Academic Self-Worth
Feel like everyone else is doing better than you in college, graduate school, or your career? Learn how comparison, anxiety, and academic self-worth can become intertwined and how therapy can help.
What if it all works out? Why we assume often the worst case scenario.
Why does anxiety make us assume the worst? Learn how curiosity, psychological flexibility, and therapy can help create space for possibilities beyond catastrophic thinking. Upstream Mental Health offers identity-affirming anxiety therapy in Massachusetts.
“Who Am I Outside of What’s Expected of Me?” Navigating Identity, Expectations, & Social Justice
Society often places expectations on who we should be and what’s expected of us. But, the more we notice systems and our environment, the more flexibility we have. When our awareness increases, so does our complexity. If you’re going through a life transition or identity development, check out this post.
Why Relationships Can Feel So Hard, Even When You Care About People
Relationships are one of the most complex parts of being human, so it makes sense that they don’t always feel easy! Read our blog post to learn about why relationships can ebb and flow, and what can help.
The Subtle Ways Burnout Gets Rewarded (and Why That Makes It Hard to Change)
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.
Why Suppressing Your Emotions Doesn’t Work
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.
Why Summer Is Actually the Best Time to Start Therapy
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.
Perfectionism Is Exhausting—Here’s How to Loosen Its Grip
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.
Why You Feel So Tired All the Time (Even When You’re Doing Everything “Right”)
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.
How to Know If You’re Burnt Out & What to Do About It
Feeling burnt out from your job, role, or responsibilities? Learn the signs of burnout and what actually helps.
ADHD and “Why Can’t I Just Do It?”
ADHD can be challenging, but it also comes with strengths! Learn how to navigate common stuck points with ADHD through these tips.
What is Culturally Responsive Therapy—and Why It Matters More Than Ever
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.
Am I Overthinking…Or Am I Responding to A Lot?
Struggling with overthinking? Learn how therapy for overthinking in Massachusetts can help you manage anxiety, reduce mental loops, and feel more grounded.
The Power of Gratitude: Simple Daily Practices to Support Your Well-Being
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.
Media Breaks, Nervous Systems, & Mindfully Choosing What You Take In
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.
Finding Your Role in Social Change—and How It Impacts Your Mental Health
Explore the Social Change Ecosystem Map by Deepa Iyer and how knowing your activist role can reduce burnout and support your mental health journey.
Navigating Seasonal Depression in Boston
Feeling low as winter sets in? Learn how to manage seasonal depression and SAD with support from Upstream Mental Health, offering therapy across Massachusetts.