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Should you go to a psychiatrist for ADHD?
My daughter has ADHD. Should I take her to a psychiatrist?
5 Answers
Yes, they can diagnose and prescribe medication if needed. If you have any further questions or need more clarity, please consult with a psychiatrist. If you`re in Texas, we welcome you to reach out to www.MidCitiesPsychiatry.com, we`re here to help you.
definitely yes. There are numerous options this days for the treatment of ADHD, incuding control and non control options (two medications) available. It will be more reasonable to obtain treatment by specialist-psychiatrist to make determination, which medications and in what dose could be more appropriate. Usually pediatrician aware about basic options, but any newest treatment modalities may not known to pediatrician or there is not that much experience with either of them,
Definitely
That is the best option if available. Otherwise, your pediatrician should be able to treat. In many cases of ADHD the psychiatrist is able to consider alternate or accompanying diagnoses, which is quite common. Marilyn Benoit MD
Taking her to a child and adolescent psychiatrist could be helpful for her.