Monika Roots, MD, Fapa
About Monika Roots, MD, Fapa
Monika Roots, MD, FAPA, is the Co-Founder and President of Bend Health and serves as a Fellow at the American Psychiatric Association. With over 16 years of experience in psychiatry, she specializes in child and adolescent mental health and has held various leadership roles in notable organizations.
Current Work at American Psychiatric Association
Monika Roots serves as a Fellow at the American Psychiatric Association since 2020. In this role, she contributes to various initiatives aimed at advancing the field of psychiatry. Additionally, she is a member of the American Psychiatric Association Committee on Innovation, a position she has held since 2022. Her involvement in these roles reflects her commitment to innovation and improvement within psychiatric practices.
Current Work at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Monika Roots has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Psychiatry department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 2015. In this capacity, she educates and mentors students in the field of psychiatry, sharing her extensive knowledge and experience. Her role at the university emphasizes her dedication to training the next generation of mental health professionals.
Previous Work Experience at Bend Health
Monika Roots co-founded Bend Health and served as its President and Chief Medical Officer from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she played a critical role in shaping the organization's approach to mental health care. Her leadership contributed to the development of innovative solutions aimed at improving mental health services.
Education and Training in Psychiatry
Monika Roots completed her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education with a Psychiatry Residency Program at the University of Minnesota from 2011 to 2012 and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Program from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she studied at Carleton College, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from 1998 to 2002.
Achievements and Contributions to Mental Health
Monika Roots has over 16 years of experience in psychiatry, focusing on child and adolescent populations. She has contributed to the mental health field through publications, patents, and media appearances. In 2024, she was selected as a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest, recognizing her entrepreneurial efforts in the mental health sector.