ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation into private clinics that diagnose ADHD is holding them to account. They are alleged to be over-diagnosing the condition.Many people are looking for an independent ADHD diagnosis because they don't want to wait for a referral from the NHS. It can take months to get diag… Read More

ADHD Assessment in the UKA thorough ADHD assessment is generally a fairly comprehensive process. A psychiatrist will assess whether your symptoms cause significant impairment and rule out other conditions like depression or thyroid problems. They may also request old school records or other evidence.It is vital that the person who is assessing you … Read More

Diagnosing ADHD in the UKGPs in England, Scotland and Wales can't diagnose ADHD but they can recommend you to an NHS specialist for an assessment. This is referred to as a "right to choose referral.A thorough ADHD assessment could take between 45 to 90 minutes. The psychiatrist might request you to complete questionnaires and provide supporting evi… Read More

ADHD ScreeningADHD screening can help identify children and adults who could need treatment and evaluation. A full assessment can take only a few hours and could require multiple appointments.During the assessment, your doctor will interview you and ask questions regarding your personal, medical, and the psychiatric history that dates back to child… Read More