Patricia and Nicole help demystify seeking an ADHD diagnosis, provide information to help you decide if seeking an ADHD diagnosis is right for you, and discuss how to seek an ADHD diagnosis. We talk about what may happen during ADHD testing, the validity of online ADHD testing, and what the different steps may be to seeking an ADHD diagnosis. We also chat about potential ADHD treatments and of course, some of the problems with the DSM-5-TR, why a person might not want to seek a diagnosis, barriers and privilege around diagnosis, and more.

Quick corrections: We are aware that the DSM is published by the American Psychiatric Association, not the American Psychological Association, both of which use APA as their abbreviation. Also for clarity, Nicole says, “Executive Dysfunction” then provides a definition for “Executive Functioning”

Mentioned on the show:

• DSM-5-TR information from the APA

• Buy the DSM-5-TR

• Overview of the people behind the DSM-5

• DSM-5 Criteria For ADHD: How Is Adult ADHD Evaluated? via add.org

• Wait. Am I ADHD? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani via Struggle Care Podcast

• Dr. Sasha Hamdani @thepsychdoctormd on Instagram

• The planners we use

• ADHD Test For Adults based on World Health Organization guidelines that we mentioned

• How to get a free or low-cost private evaluation via Understood.org

• Wicked movie trailer

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