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Hello again :)

I want to look around for a psychiatrist to prescribe treatment if I'm diagnosed with ADHD next week. Im seeing one now, but she's a resident in a psych program, and I want to have other options. I'd feel more comfortable getting a prescription from someone with a bit more experience. Please share your tips on finding a good doctor, thanks.

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Hello Starsallover,

Thank you for contacting CHADD National Resource Center on ADHD. There are other healthcare professionals that can diagnose and treat ADHD. Here is a quick fact link, chadd.org/about-adhd/quick-... and chadd.org/about-adhd/profes... Hopefully this can help you find another medical professional.

If you have further questions, please let us know. We are here to help!

Liseth

Health Information Specialist

CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD chadd.org

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starsallover in reply toLisethHIS

Hi and thank you LisethHIS . I am confused by the directort as I can't figure out how to narrow it down. I enter in things such as my state (Texas) and psychiatrist, it still shows every type of listing. What am I doing wrong? Sending me pictures will help alot. Thank you.

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LisethHIS in reply tostarsallover

Hi starsallover,

I do apologize for the inconvenience. I went ahead and did the research myself and didn't find a psychiatrist in our directory for Texas, but he are some other sites that can probably help you. psychologytoday.com/us/ther... and finder.psychiatry.org/?_ga=... if you are unable to find someone, we would recommend contacting your insurance to get a list of medical providers.

If you have further questions, please let us know. We are here to help!

Liseth

Health Information Specialist

CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD chadd.org

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