📝 Guide
Can an online test diagnose ADHD?
Short answer
No. Online questionnaires like the WHO ASRS can only show whether a full assessment may be worth it. A diagnosis needs a trained specialist and a full assessment, including your history.
What a screener is good for
It gives you a clear starting point and examples to take to your GP.
What it can't do
It can't rule ADHD in or out. It also can't tell ADHD apart from things that look similar, like anxiety, low mood or sleep problems.
❓ Related questions
Is the Clairemind screener a diagnosis?
No. It's a screening check only, based on published questionnaires.
Source: WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) — published paper, Kessler et al. 2005
What does a real assessment include?
A specialist interview, your history from childhood and often reports from someone who knows you well.
Sources
- WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) — published paper, Kessler et al. 2005
- NICE NG87: ADHD diagnosis and management
- NHS: ADHD in adults — getting help
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This guide is general information, not medical advice. Please talk to your GP about your own situation.