The first consultation with Dr. Shershow is an exhaustive psychiatric evaluation that includes a detailed history of your development, your current symptoms in every category of life, differential diagnosis and results discussion – which is usually completed in one session. Whereas, multi-session neuropsychological testing protocols involve weeks of sessions, a psychiatric evaluation can reach clear, clinically sound diagnostic conclusions in one thorough appointment. This does not mean that the process is hurried, just that due to his clinical experience, Dr. Shershow performs a complete evaluation efficiently without compromising the accuracy of the evaluation.

Yes. Based on a thorough clinical process by a trained psychiatrist, the diagnosis of ADHD by telehealth is not only legitimate and legitimate under New Jersey law, but is also clinically reliable and valid, just like in-person consultations. The biggest difference is the platform’s diagnostic approach (short screener) versus a psychiatrist’s thorough clinical interview, conducted via telehealth. The same clinical standards are used in Dr. Shershow’s telehealth evaluations as they are in his in-person sessions.

So yes, this is one of the key questions in the diagnosis of adult ADHD. The co-prevalence of ADHD and anxiety and of ADHD and depression is very high in adults. For others, anxiety and depression can be a byproduct of years of untreated ADHD, as a response to years of underperformance, problems with relationships, and emotional impacts of all the compensatory behaviors. Sometimes, however, the anxiety diagnosis was the only one that was being diagnosed, and the ADHD was simply a subtle symptom of it. The only way to come to the right conclusion and design a treatment strategy that leads to relief is through a thorough psychiatric evaluation that directly addresses both ADHD and mood/anxiety disorders and their interrelationship.

Yes. A proper diagnosis of adult ADHD by a licensed psychiatrist can provide the clinical basis for seeking accommodations at the workplace under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state law.An appropriate diagnosis from a licensed psychiatrist can be the basis for requesting workplace accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New Jersey state law. These can involve longer deadlines, changing the way work is organized, working in a separate area or providing other modifications that enable the employee with ADHD to work at their effective capacity. After a consultation with Dr. Shershow, the doctor will be able to discuss what documents may be required in your case.

Neuropsychological testing involves a series of formal, standardized cognitive evaluations completed by a psychologist, and can take several weeks with multiple sessions required to give an in-depth profile of strengths and weaknesses in cognitive functioning. The psychiatric evaluation for ADHD with Dr Shershow is a complete clinical interview and diagnostic consultation by a Board Certified Psychiatrist, in which a history, symptom presentation and clinical picture are reviewed to make a diagnosis and treatment plan, usually in a single thorough evaluation. However, for a great deal of adults who are looking for the diagnosis of ADHD near me in New Jersey, the more direct course of action is the psychiatric evaluation, especially if they are searching for a diagnosis in conjunction with medication management if applicable.

If the evaluating clinician didn’t fully evaluate your child’s symptoms, if your life situation has changed over time, or if symptoms have gotten worse, consider revisiting previous diagnoses, including those that determined that your child didn’t have ADHD. If there has been an earlier assessment without a diagnosis of ADHD, this doesn’t have to be the definitive result. Dr. Shershow re-evaluates patients with the same care and attention as he would at their first visit. He will check previous decisions, consider the rationale behind them, and make his own autonomous clinical decision based on the whole picture.

No. Medication is part of a treatment plan – not a definitive result of diagnosis. In a good number of adults, a well-prescribed and supervised stimulant will have a considerable and beneficial impact on functioning. Some people are treated with medication, behavioral techniques and structural changes. Some adults may not recommend medication and choose to start without medication but use it if the other methods don’t accomplish the treatment goal. Dr. Shershow does not operate on a prescriptive basis, but rather discusses all options in an open and honest manner, and devises a treatment plan that is customized to your clinical picture, your preferences and your goals.