Bigger Skies Mental Health

03/28/2026

So grateful to continue supporting the amazing thing Amber (the other Amber!) does!

03/27/2026

A pretty cool perk (for 4th graders and mental health in general)!

It will list lots of places to visit! But not all will accept your paper pass. If you aren't sure whether your paper pass will work, have an adult call before you go.

03/21/2026

Bigger Skies is now seeing patients in Kentucky as well as Ohio - faster availability for med management and therapy, including EMDR!
Schedule here: www.BiggerSkiesPsych.com

03/07/2026

The Nourish & Flourish Pantry - Little Free Pantry of Maineville, Ohio is open 24/7 in front of the Bigger Skies Mental Health office!
They’re doing incredible things for the community 🤗

02/07/2026

🧠 Healthy Brain SEEDSS: Exercise 🏃‍♀️

Exercise isn’t just good for your body—it’s powerful medicine for your brain.

Decades of neuroscience research show that regular, moderate aerobic exercise (like brisk walking) supports brain health across the lifespan by:

✔️ Increasing BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), a key protein that supports neuroplasticity
✔️ Promoting the growth of new brain cells and blood vessels
✔️ Improving memory, attention, and processing speed
✔️ Reducing depression, anxiety, and stress
✔️ Enhancing sleep quality, which is essential for cognition
✔️ Slowing age-related cognitive decline

Exercise supports brain function both directly (through neuroplasticity and blood flow) and indirectly by improving mood, sleep, and stress regulation—three major drivers of cognitive health.

🕒 Goal: Aim for ~150 minutes per week (that’s only 30 minutes 5 times per week) of moderate, heart-pumping activity (like brisk walking). Small, consistent movement truly adds up.

As always, check with your medical provider before starting a new exercise routine.

At Bigger Skies Mental Health, we believe brain health is built daily—one step at a time.

🔗 Learn more: www.biggerskiespsych.com

02/02/2026

🧠 Brain Health Tip: Keep Learning

The brain benefits most when learning:
✔️ Something new
✔️ Something different
✔️ Something challenging

Even small changes make a difference:
📚 Read a topic you don’t usually choose
🧩 Try a harder puzzle
🎶 Learn a new skill or instrument
🗣 Practice a new language

🌱 Education isn’t about perfection—it’s about engagement. Even brushing your teeth with the opposite hand or taking a new way home can benefit your brain!
That’s why lifelong learning is a core pillar of our Healthy Brain SEEDSS.

More evidence-based brain health tips all month from
Bigger Skies Mental Health
www.biggerskiespsych.com

01/28/2026

Our little office is finally plowed! Watch your step if you’re stopping by the food pantry or seeing one of our providers in person this week!

01/19/2026

At Bigger Skies Mental Health, we believe that brain health is shaped by daily habits—not just medications or therapy alone. Decades of neuroscience research show that lifestyle factors play a powerful role in mood regulation, cognitive functioning, resilience, and long-term mental health.

The first of our 6 Healthy Brain SEEDSS:
Social Connection

Human brains are wired for connection. Strong social relationships are consistently linked with longer life expectancy, improved mood, and sharper cognitive functioning. Conversely, isolation and loneliness are associated with higher rates of depression, illness, and cognitive decline.

Regular social interaction—whether through meaningful conversations, shared activities, or family time—has been shown to:
• Reduce stress and improve self-esteem
• Support healthier sleep, nutrition, and activity patterns
• Slow cognitive decline and memory loss
• Lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

Even small, consistent social interactions can have a meaningful impact on brain health.

01/17/2026

If you've seen anyone from Bigger Skies, you know we often discuss healthy brain aging and it's impact on mental health and cognition.

Years ago, we started referring to the "SEEDSS" of a healthy brain; Social Connection, Education and lifelong learning, Exercise, Diet, Sleep, and Stress!

With the new year well on its way, we will be sharing our tips and tricks for a healthy aging brain!

Stay tuned and learn more about what we do here:
www.biggerskiespsych.com

01/17/2026

Bigger Skies Mental Health is opening hours for insurance covered medication management and EMDR!

- Courtney Sergent-Fox LISW is opening same week hours for EMDR virtually.

- Chelsea Bell, PMHNP-BC has openings for medication management virtually.

Learn more about our free community pantry, workshops and Wellness Weekends on the Bigger Skies property here:
https://www.biggerskiespsych.com/

01/05/2026

Please share your story for the Community Free Food Pantry zoning appeals meeting this week!

Good morning!

This week, you will see a lot from this page about the zoning appeals meeting. Please know that the pantry is always stocked! If you need something but don’t see it, please message this page.

Today I want to ask you to share your story. It can be as much or as little as you would like to share. Tell us how the pantry has helped you, whether from using it or contributing to it. How does the pantry fill a need in the community?

I have created a phone number you can text to so that it can be anonymous, or you can message the page. I will use your stories to help support the pantry at the appeals meeting.

(513) 905-6945

01/04/2026

✨ Welcome our newest provider, Chelsea Bell, PMHNP-BC! ✨

We’re excited to introduce Chelsea, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner now seeing medication management patients in Ohio.

Chelsea brings extensive experience and a thoughtful, compassionate approach to care. She is currently accepting adult patients via telehealth, with availability starting as early as this week.

🩺 Now accepting in-network insurance:
• Aetna
• Anthem BCBS
• Cigna
• Quest
• Sliding Scale cash rates
United coming soon, with more plans on the way.

👉 Schedule directly:
https://biggerskiesmh.intakeq.com/booking