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Our Mission Statement

UVM and app developers Ellen and Ryan McGinnis have released an app that acts as a supplement to professional clinical care. That app is PanicMechanic.

A Word from out CEO

This is the story of our CEO Ellen McGinnis and her struggle with panic attacks. Our platform was built from the experiences of our team. Your experiences are not uncommon.

Breaking the Stigma

Panic attacks and the talk about mental health is typically surrounded by an atmosphere of taboo. We are seeking to change that narrative and break the stigma.

Let’s Discuss Anxiety

Do you know anyone with anxiety? Let’s take a look at some statistics of the population of people who suffer from anxiety. Hopefully this way we can normalize the conversation about mental health.

Types of Anxiety Disorders

There are many different types of mental health disorders, one being anxiety but you can break down anxiety disorders into even more specific mental health issues. Learn more about the different types of anxiety disorders below.

Types of Mental Health Disorders

The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders is the diagnostic tool used by health care professionals in the United States to diagnose mental disorders. The DSM-V lists nearly 300 mental health disorders. Learn about some of the more common ones below.

What is Biofeedback?

Biofeedback is a noninvasive, drug free treatment option used in a variety of mental health disorders. Our team at PanicMechanic has implemented biofeedback into our app as our main treatment option. Continue for more.

Mental Health and BIPOC

Mental health affects all populations of people and affects them all in different ways. Some people are more prone to anxiety due to their circumstances and some are predisposed to anxiety. Learn how mental health is presented in the BIPOC community.

Age and Anxiety

Mental health affects all populations of people and affects them all in different ways. Some people are more prone to anxiety due to their circumstances and some are predisposed to anxiety. Learn how mental health is presented in people of all ages.

LGBTQ+ and Mental Health

Mental health affects all populations of people and affects them all in different ways. Some people are more prone to anxiety due to their circumstances and some are predisposed to anxiety. Learn how mental health is presented in the LGBT+ community.

Are you Feeling Anxious?

Have you been feeling anxious? There could be a multitude of reasons as to why you may be experiencing a sense of anxiety. Let’s take a closer look.

Mental Health during the Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has affected everybody’s lives across the globe. Here are some facts and figures that describe how different countries around the world are affected.

“Whether an illness affects your heart, your leg or your brain, it’s still an illness, and there should be no distinction.”

Michelle Obama