Adult ADHD diagnosis

Symptoms of ADHD in adults

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is characterized by various symptoms that can affect different areas of the life of the person affected by this disorder. These symptoms can occur in three main areas: attention, excessive impulsivity and psychomotor hyperactivity. The most common symptoms of ADHD include:

• Concentration difficulties - easy distraction, difficulty maintaining attention on tasks that require longer concentration, frequent mistakes due to inattention or forgetting about daily duties.
• Impulsivity - tendency to make risky decisions without thinking about the consequences, interrupting others during a conversation or difficulty waiting for one's turn.
• Hyperactivity disorder - excessive activity, difficulty calming down or relaxing, excessive need for movement or frequent feeling of anxiety.

What does ADHD diagnosis look like in Wrocław?

Diagnosing ADHD in adults is a complicated process that requires the right approach and involvement of specialists. The diagnostic procedure includes a number of tests and consultations aimed at precisely identifying ADHD. Our offer is comprehensive and, if necessary, consists of two stages of diagnosis - DIVA + MOXO.

STAGE ONE
The first step in diagnosing ADHD is a meeting with a specialist. The psychologist conducts a thorough interview and carefully observes the patient's behavior.

STAGE TWO
Then, the DIVA-5 test is performed, which provides important information about the patient's functioning in various aspects of life. In the case of a negative DIVA-5 test result, the diagnostic process is completed. If the result is positive, we recommend further assessment using the MOXO test.

STAGE THREE
The MOXO test results are crucial for an accurate ADHD diagnosis. Based on them, we can complete the diagnostic process or propose psychological therapy that will help in better understanding and coping with the symptoms associated with ADHD.

Why is it worth diagnosing ADHD in adults using the Diva 5 test?

The DIVA 5 test allows for an accurate assessment of ADHD symptoms in adults, which can help confirm the diagnosis.
This test helps differentiate ADHD symptoms from other mental or neurological disorders that can mimic ADHD.

DIVA 5 is based on current diagnostic criteria, which contributes to a precise diagnosis that will be helpful when ADHD therapy is needed.

Based on the results of the DIVA 5 test, a personalized treatment plan can be developed, which may include psychological therapy or possibly pharmacological treatment.

The test results can facilitate a conversation with a doctor or mental health specialist and provide additional information about the patient's symptoms.

The test results may indicate the need for further testing or neuropsychological evaluation, which can help to gain a more complete picture of the problem.

DIVA 5 can help raise the patient's awareness of ADHD and understand how symptoms affect their daily life.

The ADHD diagnosis can help the patient and the specialist to adjust the strategies for managing symptoms in everyday life.

The results of the DIVA 5 test are an important part of the ADHD diagnosis process and can contribute to the effective treatment of ADHD and improve the patient's quality of life.

Thanks to the test results, treatment can be tailored to the patient's individual needs, which increases its effectiveness.

Untreated ADHD can disrupt many aspects of daily life.

Make an appointment with a specialist at Mentali who specializes in treating ADHD.

What is the treatment for ADHD?

Treatment of ADHD in adults usually involves a variety of approaches, aimed at both relieving symptoms and improving functioning in daily life.Treatment of ADHD begins with a thorough diagnosis, which is carried out by a specialist, such as a psychiatrist. This stage includes conversations with the patient, as well as observations of behavior. The aim is to obtain a full picture of the symptoms and their impact on everyday life. An individual treatment plan is developed based on the diagnosis. ADHD treatment is a dynamic process that requires regular monitoring of progress and adapting the treatment plan to the needs of the person. Regular check-ups with a specialist allow for assessing the effectiveness of the therapy and introducing possible changes.

MOXO - a modern psychological tool supporting the diagnosis of ADHD

MOXO is an innovative continuous performance test that supports the process of ADHD diagnosis. It consists in the fact that the tested person is instructed by a psychologist-diagnostician to perform four tasks in succession, which allows for the assessment of the patient's behavior in the most important aspects for the diagnosis of ADHD. The aspects in question are:

• ability to maintain attention,
• impulsiveness,
• hyperactivity,
• reaction time disorders.

This modern research method is carried out entirely on a computer, and thanks to this it is possible to conduct the MOXO test online. The test is performed from a web browser, so there is no need to install additional software.

It is worth emphasizing that the ADHD diagnosis process conducted online is no different from the traditional form of diagnosis conducted in the office.

The MOXO test results help in:

• diagnosing ADHD or ruling out the occurrence of this disorder,
• preparing a therapy plan (or pharmacotherapy),
• checking the effectiveness of the therapy.