ADHD Assessment Truths: Who Can Diagnose, What to Expect & Why It Matters
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of ADHD assessments, including who can diagnose, what to expect, and the importance of understanding the process.
In part two of Ben’s conversation with Dr Shyamal Mashru , they unpack what actually makes a good ADHD assessment - and why so many people are still waiting, misdiagnosed, or left without answers. Dr Shyamal, an NHS Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Lead for Adult ADHD, explains what happens inside a thorough assessment, who is qualified to diagnose ADHD, and why emotional dysregulation is so often overlooked. Together, they explore NHS vs private pathways, co-occurring conditions like autism and RSD, and why ADHD rarely shows up in neat, textbook ways. We hope this episode brings clarity to a process that can often feel stressful, and inaccessible. If you’re questioning ADHD, on a waiting list, or trying to understand what good care really looks like, this conversation is for you. Join us at hidden20.org/donate . ________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Who Can Diagnose ADHD in the UK? 04:25 ADHD Assessment Options: NHS vs Private Explained 11:20 ADHD Assessments Outside the UK: What’s…
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