Primary Care that Treats Mental Health
Mental health care is an integrated part of your primary care. Our primary care clinicians are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat common mental health conditions. When appropriate, we refer members to specialized mental health providers.
You Are Not Alone.
42 million
U.S. adults experience anxiety disorders*
1 in 5
U.S. adults experience mental health challenges each year**
11 years
on average between the onset of mental health symptoms and treatment***
Take the first step toward better mental health with a $0 virtual visit^ led by an Antidote virtual Primary Care Provider.
About the Program
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as physical health. With this program, your virtual Primary Care Provider (PCP) looks beyond your physical health and symptoms to understand your overall health.
You’ll receive care that’s accessible, convenient, and tailored to your needs. Many enjoy the inherent privacy that comes with virtual mental health visits. After meeting with the virtual provider, you'll receive a diagnosis and treatment plan, and if needed, a prescription for medication, which may be as low as $0.****
We treat both your mental and physical well-being, giving you the support you need to feel your best.
Who You'll See
Your visit will be with an Antidote virtual Primary Care Provider (PCP)—a family doctor or nurse practitioner—who addresses both mental and physical health.
These providers:
- Diagnose and treat common mental health conditions
- Prescribe medications when appropriate
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment over time
If specialized care is needed, your Antidote clinician can refer you to:
- Psychiatric consultations
- Therapy providers in our network
Our Approach to Supporting our Members’ Mental Health
Our virtual providers use Enhanced Evidence-Based Care (EEBC) for mental health treatment. Traditional mental health services often lack measurable progress, leaving patients unsure if their treatment is working. EEBC uses science, expert advice, and patient preferences to make care decisions. Unlike old methods that guess what might work, this approach focuses on treatments that are proven to help. Here’s how it’s different:
Data-driven tools
These tools make sure you get effective support.
Personalized care
Treatments are made just for you.
Regular check-ins
Your progress is reviewed often, and plans are updated if needed.
Teamwork
You help decide what works best for your care.
With EEBC, you can feel good knowing your treatment is based on research and fits your needs. In one study, patients using EEBC were 30% more likely to respond to treatment compared to those receiving standard care.^^
Digital Treatment Available at No Extra Cost
Antidote Health’s Guided Digital Treatment is a 10‑week program that uses easy‑to-follow videos, weekly group coaching, and a friendly community to help people with anxiety and depression. It gives you simple tools to feel better and learn new skills.
Ready to take charge of your mental health?
How to Access Health Programs
Create Your Account or Log In
Schedule a Virtual Visit
Visit Virtually
Get a Care Plan
Treatment is offered for the following:
These conditions are commonly evaluated and managed in a primary care setting. Some members may be referred for specialty care based on clinical needs. If a referral to specialized mental health professionals is necessary, you may remain in this program for regular check-ins. When referred to a therapist in our network or for psychiatric consultations, there will be a $0 copay for that visit.^^^
Frequently Asked Questions
Your initial mental health visits are with an Antidote virtual Primary Care Provider (PCP) trained in primary care-led mental health care. If you need specialty care, your provider can refer you.
Treating mental health as part of primary care improves access, reduces delays, and allows providers to address mental and physical health together.
*Anxiety by Mental Health America. https://mhanational.org/conditions/anxiety/.
**Mental Illness. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness.
***Mental Health Screening. https://www.nami.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/improving-health/mental-health-screening.
****$0 copay is applicable for select generic drugs that are featured on the $0 Core Drug List and the $0 Advanced Drug List. $0 copays are available on certain chronic condition drugs with the $0 Advanced Drug List. Some $0 copay medications may need to be prescribed by an Antidote provider to qualify. Please see the appropriate drug list for the most up to date information and pricing.
^$0 virtual care benefit applies only to virtual visits with an Antidote Health clinician for Complete and Elite plans. Antidote's clinicians are available in select states. If you are traveling outside your plan's service area and have not previously established care, please contact Member Services to confirm virtual care availability. Prescriptions, visits, and services may be limited at the clinician's discretion in accordance with state law or under plan terms.
^^The effectiveness of enhanced evidence-based care for depressive disorders: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-021-01638-7.pdf.
^^^$0 copay applies to Tier-1 primary care provider (PCP) visits, up to 4 visits/plan year. When referred by an Antidote Health clinician, PCP visits are $0 regardless of Tier designation. Without a referral, the standard PCP copay applies. Referrals may be limited when the requested service can be provided directly by an Antidote clinician or when a referral is not considered medically necessary. Members may choose to self-refer; however, doing so will result in the Tier-1 or Tier-2 copay applying. Specialist referrals are discounted based on Tier designation. See plan details for more information.
