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Is online ADHD diagnosis legit?


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The wait time may be shorter, but is online ADHD diagnosis accurate? And can it help you get ADHD treatment? In this episode of Understood Explains, learn the pros and cons of ADHD online diagnosis and get answers to common questions. 

For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(00:49) What are online ADHD diagnoses?  

(02:53) Is online ADHD diagnosis legit?  

(06:16) Does online ADHD testing cost a lot less than conventional testing?  

(07:18) Any other concerns about online ADHD diagnosis?  

(09:05) Key takeaway, next episode, and credits  

Related resources

  • How to get a free or low-cost private evaluation
  • Biden Proposal Would Ban Online Prescribing of Certain Drugs (Published 2023)
  • Telling ADHD and Bipolar Disorder Apart

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