All you need to know about an ADHD Assessment, Diagnosis, Medication and Titration

May 20, 2023

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In today's bonus episode and after the BBC's Panorama ADHD clinics programme this week, I wanted to share as much practical and up-to-date information from Vicki George, a clinical specialist nurse, independent nurse prescriber and founder of The ADHD Nurse.

Who can diagnose ADHD?
How Vicki works as an ADHD clinical and prescriber nurse
The ADHD diagnosis process and the frustration with the NHS waiting lists
What happens to us with medication and titration after an ADHD
The referral and assessment process
Gaslighting ourselves with ADHD
Fears around medication
The support we can access from the NHS and privately
Red flags to look out for if we're questioning an ADHD diagnosis.

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I liked this response from The ADHD Foundation further to the BBC documentary if you're looking for more help.

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Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled ADHD women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity.