Malinda Estrada, MSN, RN, PMHNP

02/27/2026

Ever wonder why you show up the way you do in relationships? Your attachment style may help explain it. Attachment styles shape how we connect, seek closeness, and respond to intimacy, conflict, and emotional distance.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3MKau85.

01/30/2026

Ever find yourself binge-watching TV shows, playing video games, scrolling on social media, or getting so absorbed in a creative project that hours fly by—while the dishes pile up, chores go untouched, and work or homework gets pushed aside?

This experience is common among people with ADHD and is often referred to as hyperfocus. That said, it’s important not to confuse this with everyday procrastination. People without ADHD also naturally gravitate toward activities they enjoy and avoid tasks that feel boring, repetitive, or effortful.

The difference lies in consistency, intensity, and impact on daily functioning.

Hyperfocus, a common — but confusing — ADHD symptom, is the ability hyper fixate on an interesting project or activity for hours at a time. It is the opposite of distractibility, and it is common among both children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
https://www.additudemag.com/understanding-adhd-hyperfocus/

01/15/2026

I urge everyone to make their voices heard and continue advocating for mental health. The restoration of grants shows the power of collective action but the work doesn’t stop here. What will be next?

01/15/2026

Mental health and substance use programs are already underfunded and overwhelmed. Cutting resources doesn’t eliminate need, it deepens crises! Mental health matters, speak up!

01/12/2026

Thinking about starting a mental health blog 🧠✨
What topics would you want to see covered?
Leave a comment below!

01/01/2026

Making New Year’s resolutions that actually stick: try SMART goals 🧠✨

Instead of vague resolutions that lead to burnout, use SMART goals to support motivation, confidence, and mental well-being.

I have been talking about starting a blog for a few years now. So instead of saying “I want to start a blog,” I will turn it into a SMART goal that supports follow-through.

S – Specific
Clearly define the goal.
➡️ Start a mental health blog.

M – Measurable
Decide how progress will be tracked.
➡️ Publish one blog post each week.

A – Achievable
Set a pace that can be maintained.
➡️ Weekly posts rather than daily content.

R – Realistic
Make sure the goal fits your current life and energy level.
➡️ Short, focused posts written over time.

T – Time-bound
Give yourself a clear deadline.
➡️ Launch the blog within 60 days and post weekly thereafter.

SMART Goal Example:
I will start a mental health blog within the next 60 days and publish one blog post each week.

🧠 Mental health reminder:
Progress doesn’t require perfection. Sustainable goals are more powerful than rushed ones.

Now your turn, what SMART goals do you have for 2026?

01/01/2026

Happy new year! We hope the months ahead are filled with exciting new beginnings, growth, and healing.

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! 🎉
If you’re heading out tonight, please be responsible, take your time, and stay safe—road conditions are poor in many areas. Here’s to a healthy, peaceful start to the year ahead.

12/29/2025

✨ Please share my page ✨

I’m excited to share that I will be starting with LifeStance Health on January 12, 2026, and will be accepting new patients with immediate openings for individuals residing in Michigan. Services will be offered via telehealth and in-person appointments.

I bring over 8 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, with a background that includes Community Mental Health, Corrections, acute care, and outpatient settings. I have been practicing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for the past year, completed an Advanced Practice Residency through Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Grand Rapids, and completed my internship with New Oakland Family Centers in Okemos.

I am passionate about providing compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based mental health care, and I’m truly looking forward to continuing my work supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges. I’m grateful for the opportunity to begin this next chapter with LifeStance Health.

Thank you for your support—and for helping spread the word. 💙

Https://lifestance.com/provider/nurse-practitioner/mi/east-lansing/malinda-estrada/

Malinda Estrada, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner licensed in Michigan, specializing in adhd, anxiety, bipolar disorder, childhood behavior issues, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-partum depression/anxiety, psychosis/schizophrenia, ptsd/trauma, sleep disorders/insomnia, wom...

12/27/2025

Progress in mental health healing is rarely linear. There will be good days and bad days, be kind to yourself and know that you are not alone!

12/25/2025

This Christmas, the most important gifts might not come wrapped. Consider giving yourself something that truly matters—positive self-talk, rest, forgiveness, and time for what brings you peace.