I Have ADHD Podcast

253 How to Acquire an ADHD Diagnosis in 2024


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I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was in college. While I’d like to think that was like 5 years ago, it was actually a lot longer. It was much harder to get a diagnosis back then. 

In fact, the ADHD diagnosis process was different 5 years ago when I started my podcast.

It’s 2024 now, and I’m thrilled to say it’s easier than ever before for adults to get an ADHD diagnosis. This isn’t me saying it’s easier to FOOL clinicians into falsely diagnosing you. I mean it’s easier for people who have ADHD to get an accurate diagnosis. How so?

  • We’ve got more access to info than we’ve ever had. People are more willing to share their experiences with ADHD, which is helping lessen the stigma around mental health.
  • The medical field is finally catching up with science. It wasn’t until the '90s that doctors realized most children do NOT grow out of ADHD. Adults are finally getting diagnosed!
  • We’re living in a highly digital world, which means we’re now able to get assessed and treated online. This is huge.
  • So, how do you go about getting diagnosed with ADHD? In this podcast episode, I’m sharing the 3 steps you need to take if you’re ready for a formal assessment, including links for an online diagnosis.

    PS - if you know somebody who suspects they have ADHD but hasn’t gotten a diagnosis or been evaluated for it, send them this podcast episode to help them gain some clarity.

    Shownotes links:
    The ASRS-5 assessment

    Online ADHD resources for the US
    Done
    Circle Medical
    ADHD Online

    Online ADHD resources for Canada
    Frida
    Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada

    Find a clinician who can help you across state lines
    Psypact map

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