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A male asked:
Are there doctors who can test to find out why i have adhd and ocd and suggest non medication treatment options?
2 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brian Buggieanswered
Psychiatry 20 years experience
Yes, a psychiatrist.: Psychiatrists and psychologists can easily perform an assessment including using questionnaires or scales to assess your degree of symptoms. Behavioral changes and cognitive therapy can be effect for some individuals.
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Dr. Glen Elliottanswered
Child Psychiatry 45 years experience
Sort of: There are no specific tests to either adhd or ocd; both are clinical diagnoses based on patient description of symptoms. However, there are non-medication treatments for both, especially for ocd. Look for a specialist in cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt). In urban areas, you probably can find centers that specialize in non-medication interventions for both adhd and ocd.
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