Each professional will use the treatments with which he or she is most familiar and successful.
Many people begin looking for treatment by visiting their family doctor or a local clinic.
Other places to seek help include your local health department or community mental health clinic. If there is a university near you , you may wish to ask about participating in a panic disorder study. Many universities have ongoing reatment research programs in their psychology or psychiatry departments that may provide care at less expense. To help you locate mental health professionals in your area you can contact the National Institutes of Mental Health for a copy of referral list. This list gives the names and telephone numbers of organizations that can provide you with a referral.