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Let’s face it: first visits with a mental health professional can be intimidating. You are about to share difficulties with emotions with someone you’ve never met. In this post, our CMO Ravi Shah answers some of the most common questions and concerns we hear from people who want to get mental health care but are afraid to take that first step. 

Why do you collect so much information before the visit? 

In short, doing so will save you time and money. A comprehensive mental health initial evaluation requires us to know a lot about you, your current situation, your medical history, and your past. You can provide much of this information yourself in writing prior to the visit. Our mental health professionals will review this information before meeting you. 

Naturally, you as a person are much more than facts about your past. By gathering more information up front, we allow you and the provider to focus the visit on really understanding  your story, your challenges, and your goals. This way the clinician can also take the time to explain your medication and other options for treatment and even answer questions about side effects or other concerns you might have. 

Our mental health experts will start by verifying your identity and asking a few basic questions about your life, where you live, what you do for work or school, etc. Then they will ask you to describe what is bothering you the most and follow up questions that are related. They may ask some questions which you have already provided, but it’s important they understand the context behind your story. They will also ask you important questions about your mental health history like symptoms of bipolar disorder, severe substance use disorders, and other related questions to ensure that Mantra is a good fit for you. 

What’s the best setting for a first visit?

For the telehealth to work optimally, we recommend you be somewhere where you have a strong WiFi connection as cellular data connections may interrupt the flow of the visit or create delays in audio or video transmission. Beyond that, you want to find a place that is private (ie no one else in the room), and where you can speak freely. The best evaluations happen when you can be completely honest with your care team. For people who work in open-floor layouts, sometimes people find a phone booth or lactation room to use for such visits so that they can maintain privacy. 

If the clinician believes a medication may help you, then they will have it delivered to your door in beautiful (and reusable!) packaging. In addition, we’ll have a coach follow-up with you to set goals for your treatment and follow-up on your medications. We are here to help you on your journey by answering questions or concerns as well as making sure the medications are making a meaningful difference in your life. If they're not (or they're causing more harm than good), then we'll help you adjust, change, or stop them as appropriate.

What’s better, telehealth or in-person treatment?

That depends in part on your condition and in part on your preferences. For many, telehealth visits feel less frightening and easier to work into their schedule (in terms of time and money). For patients with more severe mental illness, in-person care may be more appropriate. Ultimately, we believe good care can be delivered in either format, but the key is that if you are suffering, please get help in a way that works for you. At Mantra, we believe everyone deserves world-class mental health care. 

Have more questions about your first visit at Mantra? Ping me at @RaviShahMD

Preparing for your first telehealth visit: Tips from Ravi Shah, MD

A panic attack can be one of the scariest moments of your life. Your heart starts racing. You begin to sweat. You may feel hot... or cold. The room begins to spin, and you feel that you're losing control. You were fine a minute ago and now you feel like something is wrong, you feel panic and fear set in. If you’ve experienced this before you know you’re having a panic attack, but you wonder why it still feels this scary. If you don’t know what a panic attack is and you’re feeling this way, it can be terrifying, you may even think that you’re having a heart attack and that death is imminent. Fortunately it’s not a heart attack, and you’re not going to die. You can learn to recognize that you’re having a panic attack and  use several strategies to help you better manage the symptoms.

Panic attacks represent an overdrive of your body’s fight or flight response kicking in. While situations like being chased by a lion are rare in modern life, your body is still wired to respond with this fight or flight system, even when the precipitating event is far from life threatening. 

There are several physical symptoms associated with this response, many of which are shared with other health conditions, like a heart attack. Many of the strategies listed later on help target these physical symptoms

Racing heart or feeling that your heart is going to burst

If you’ve had panic attacks before, here are 5 tips to help you make it through them and get back to your life. 

The most important thing to know about panic attacks are not deadly and that they the symptoms will get better with time. Symptoms usually come on fast and tend to peak within around 10 minutes, but when you're in the middle of one, it can feel a lot longer. Just being aware of these facts can be extremely reassuring. When our mind can’t explain something, it can turn to the worst case scenario (“I must be dying”). Knowing that panic attacks will not kill you and that they’ll be over soon can help empower you to follow the below steps and help reduce your panic symptoms. 

This sounds cliché, but it actually works. The intense fear that you experience during a panic attack causes you to take quick shallow breaths causing you to hyperventilate. This can leave you feeling dizzy, lightheaded, and make it feel like your heart is racing. If you feel a panic attack coming on, or are in the middle of one, deep breathing can help.

One form of deep breathing you can try is called box breathing or square breathing. It's super simple, making it easy to remember when you are in the midst of a panic attack.

Deep breathing helps by forcing you to slow your breath which can also help reduce or eliminate other symptoms. It also helps by giving you something to focus on. Close your eyes and picture a calming scene or even just the numbers as you count them.

If you're in a busy place or one with a lot of stimuli, try to find a quiet place to go. Stepping away from bright lights, lots of sounds, and other people can help you to focus on your breathing and calm down. It will also allow you to focus on yourself without having to deal with people asking you questions like, "Are you OK?"

If you aren't able to change where you are, try closing your eyes. If you have headphones that you can put in with some calm music, give that a try. Doing this will help you to shut out the world around you and focus on slowing things down for yourself.

Mindfulness is more than just a popular buzzword showing up all around social media, it can play an important role in helping you feel better and less anxious. Several types of therapy even use mindfulness as a core component of treatment (such as some forms of CBT). 

If you're having a panic attack, it can help keep you grounded. To practice mindfulness, focus on the present moment and what your senses are taking in. What can you see? What can you hear? Are there any smells that you notice? What can you feel?

Don't try to pretend that you aren't experiencing feelings of fear or panic. Simply allow them to be: don't fight them, and don't judge them. This is a skill that therapy can help you develop. There are also mindfulness apps that you can try. A few popular ones include:

If you struggle with panic attacks, don’t be afraid to reach out for help. This can be as simple as discussing your struggles with a trusted friend. At Mantra, we believe in a comprehensive approach to mental health challenges like anxiety. Meditation can be combined with the gold-standard therapy (CBT) to manage panic disorder. If those don’t work, medication can help reduce your symptoms and get you back to your life. This will help you overcome your struggles with anxiety and panic, and let you get back to accomplishing your personal and professional goals.

What to do when you are having a panic attack

Prescription medications do work for anxiety symptoms, but they aren't the answer for everyone. Some people don’t like the idea of taking medications or want to try more other reasonable alternatives first. Finally, some people have had partial benefit from medications and are looking for other options to keep feeling better. Here we outline some of the best non-medication options for anxiety. 

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety. The basic idea is to identify the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that result in cycles of anxiety in order to develop skills aimed at interrupting this cycle. CBT teaches you to gain control of anxiety by identifying negative thought patterns. Then, your therapist teaches you to change behavior and develop new coping skills. There is evidence that Computer-Based CBT (cCBT) is effective in treating anxiety, but extensive studies have not yet been done to see if the results are the same as face-to-face therapy. That said, if you don't have access to face-to-face sessions, it may be worth trying. 


CBT isn't the only form of therapy that can help anxiety. Other options include Psychodynamic therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). 

Some herbs and supplements have been found to have positive effects on reducing anxiety. These generally come with less risk of serious side effects, but it's important to remember that even natural forms of treatment can have side effects. One study found that Omega-3 Fatty Acids were able to reduce anxiety symptoms by 20 percent. Other supplements and herbs that could be helpful include:

Supplements like Zinc, B6, B12, and Vitamins A, C, E, and D 

Some of the most popular alternative treatments for anxiety are below. 

Aromatherapy is healing treatments through the use of essential oils. Oils are extracted from natural plants. Then you can use them by inhaling them using diffusers, inhalers, or spritzers. You can also apply them on your skin through oils or creams. 

Studies have found that aromatherapy can help to lower anxiety levels. One study found that the use of aromatherapy decreased anxiety in patients before operations. Some oils found to be effective include bergamot, clary sage, lavender, sweet orange, ylang ylang, and rose.  


Mindfulness is when your mind fully engages with what's happening in the present. When you practice mindfulness, you don't pass judgment on your feelings. Instead, you observe them. 

One study that reviewed 47 trials with over 3,500 participants found that mindfulness medication provided moderate levels of improvement in anxiety. Results persisted beyond 8 weeks, demonstrating some durability in the effect. 

Some forms of therapy, including MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) and ACT, include learning the practice of mindfulness. But you can also learn how to practice mindfulness meditation on your own. If you're interested in learning how, there are plenty of apps. One example is Stop, Breathe & Think. 



Having good self-care habits can improve your mental health and reduce your anxiety. This includes habits like:

All these things can help you to lower your stress and anxiety levels and boost your mood.


Journaling can be an effective addition to your treatment for anxiety. It allows you to track your symptoms and feelings as well as spot patterns in your life. Generating a personal narrative is a key component to many psychotherapies, so it makes sense that journaling might provide benefits in terms of personal growth. Finally, you can also use journals to track your homework and progress from CBT sessions with your therapist. 


Finding the right treatment for anxiety for you

Every situation is unique. The above options may help you improve and manage your anxiety alone, or they may represent a complement to other parts of your treatment. If you're on prescription medicine, these other treatments can still be beneficial. If you’ve tried these methods and remain with persistent, distressing worry or anxiety, it may be time to try medications. Often, medications can help turn the volume of anxiety down so that it becomes easier to practice mindfulness or participate in therapy. 

The most popular non-medication treatments for anxiety

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