On WittedRoots.com, the Strategies + Therapies sub-category will highlight potential coping and treatment options that exist within mental health + emotional wellness, especially as it relates to millennial women of color.
The Impact Of Childhood Neglect On Mental Health In Adulthood
Childhood neglect is a type of child maltreatment. This occurs when a child’s basic needs for food, shelter, safety, and emotional support are not met. The possible causes include parental substance abuse, mental illness, poverty, and abuse. This failure of...
Understanding Mental Health Stigma In Communities Of Color
Mental health has become a hot topic with more people opening up and seeking help. There is still, however, a stigma surrounding mental health, especially within communities of color. This mental health stigma often results in mental health issues going...
Choosing The Right Mental Health Professional
When seeking help for mental health, it can be overwhelming to find a starting point. It may be challenging to find the right mental health professional or service for you because there are so many kinds available. We will outline...
Finding Strength in Numbers: The Power of Group Therapy
Individual talk therapy, or one-on-one therapy, is one of the most common forms of therapy people understand. You speak with your therapist about what you’re experiencing, and they help you navigate it. However, another form of therapy that can be...
Why Is It So Hard To Find Affordable Therapy Options?
Finding affordable therapy options can be difficult at the best of times. But it seems to have become increasingly difficult in the past few years. So what is making it so difficult to get access to affordable therapy? The Difficulties...
How To Decide If Online Therapy Is Right For You
Thinking about working with a therapist can be a difficult concept to consider. When you factor in personal, financial, and cultural factors, the barriers can feel insurmountable. It is a deeply personal decision and often comes with many questions. Is...
How To Cope With Sadness
Earlier this week my brother said to me that he was feeling a bit stressed and was unsure of how to navigate his online schooling. My initial response in my head was “you’re 15, what could you possibly be stressed...
How To Find A Culturally Sensitive Therapist
When you hear the word “therapist,” the first image that pops up might be a quiet old man sitting on a couch, taking notes with his pen. Or you may imagine a white woman on an ottoman, a woven shawl...
How To Identify And Cope With PTSD Triggers
What Is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that often occurs in people who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. These events include, but are not limited to, wartime trauma, serious accidents, natural disasters, and sexual violence....
How Mindfulness Exercises Can Improve How You Manage Stress
Mindfulness. Mindfulness exercises. What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of it? Some people think of ritualistic yoga practices, meditation, and prayer. Others think of being more present, breathwork, and therapy techniques. Yet, the beautiful...