Policy for ADHD


	740 Ferst Drive Atlanta, GA 30332-0470 U.S.A 404-894-1420

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Policy for ADHD

The Georgia Tech Psychiatry Clinic, located in Student Health Services, provides general psychiatric services to Georgia Tech students and their spouses. This includes diagnostic assessment, urgent mental health evaluations, and medication management of acute mental disorders.

Over the past two years, there has been a steady increase in the number of students seeking evaluation of and treatment for Attention Deficit/-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Providing services for this growing population has impacted availability of psychiatric services on campus for students with more urgent or serious mental health needs. In order to best accommodate the needs of the Georgia Tech community with the available resources, we have decided that, effective in Fall 2006, the Psychiatry Clinic will no longer perform diagnostic evaluations for ADHD nor will it accept new patients with established diagnoses of ADHD for medication management. Any student already receiving treatment for ADHD in the Psychiatry Clinic will still be eligible for treatment until his/her graduation. However, any new patient seeking evaluation or treatment of ADHD will be referred to a provider in the community.

It is important to note that ADHD can often coexist with other mental health problems such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, anxiety disorders, or depression. New students with established diagnoses of ADHD seeking treatment for a coexisting disorder will be eligible for services in the Psychiatry Clinic.

If a student is unsure of a diagnosis of ADHD, a diagnostic evaluation can be performed by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. For a list of providers that perform such evaluations in the Metro Atlanta area, please go to our Health Services webpage at www.health.gatech.edu.

Georgia Tech Health Services and the Psychiatry Clinic strive to provide affordable, quality care in a timely manner. Although we realize that this policy will impact many members of the Georgia Tech community, we anticipate that this change will benefit the campus by allowing for more timely service to students in crisis or with more serious mental health concerns. For students seeking evaluation or treatment of uncomplicated ADHD, we will be available to assist in finding appropriate resources in the community. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.

ADHD Policy (click here)

ADHD Referral List (click here)

Psychiatry Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Phone: 404-894-2585
Fax: 404-385-3826

Location:
Brown Whitehead Building, 740 Ferst Drive, Room 213

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Appointment Procedures

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How to make an appointment for this clinic only:

Call 404-894-2585 during the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

Late policy: Plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. Clients arriving more than 5 minutes after their scheduled appointment time may be asked to reschedule their appointment and are subject to a fee.

How to cancel an appointment for this clinic only:
Call 404-894-2585 to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice are subject to a late cancellation fee ($25 for a follow-up appointment and $50 for a new patient appointment).

Note:
These are general Psychiatry appointment procedures. More specific procedures may apply. Please visit the detailed services list for the most accurate information.