Seeking Care for ADHD at Foresight Mental Health
Clarity and Support
Taking care of your mental health is a personal journey, and you deserve answers that bring clarity rather than more confusion. If you’re struggling with focus, organization, or impulsivity, we’re here to help you better understand your symptoms and get the support you need.
At Foresight Mental Health, we offer accessible and affordable ADHD testing along with expert psychiatric evaluation and treatment. Our team works closely with you and, when helpful, educators, therapists, or family members to create a care plan that fits your life.
About Our ADHD Testing
At Foresight, the Integrated Visual and Auditory Continuous Performance Test, Version 2 (IVA-2 CPT) is available for a self-pay rate of $200. This test is not billable through insurance. However, all related services, such as your initial psychiatric evaluation, follow-up appointments, and medication management may be covered by insurance, depending on your plan.
Traditional neuropsychological testing can be a significant financial investment and is often cost-prohibitive for many individuals. IVA-2 CPT is an affordable, accessible test to support providers in accurately diagnosing individuals with ADHD. It is not intended to replace a full neuropsychological evaluation. If an ADHD diagnosis is received, our psychiatric providers will work closely with each patient to provide a tailored treatment plan specific to their needs and symptoms.
We begin with a comprehensive evaluation by one of our psychiatric providers. This initial step is crucial to determine if inattention may be attributed to conditions other than ADHD.
If evaluation suggests ADHD, we will use IVA-2 CPT to objectively validate whether the observed inattention falls within the range consistent with ADHD. When indicated, the IVA-2 serves as a precise measure specifically for ADHD validation, supporting an accurate diagnosis.
Our psychiatric providers leverage their expertise through a detailed diagnostic interview, which may be supplemented with additional screening tools, to determine the appropriateness and necessity of further testing.
What are the Benefits of Receiving an Accurate ADHD Diagnosis?
Clarity and Understanding
- Receiving an accurate ADHD diagnosis is crucial for understanding the nature of your behaviors and challenges.
- It can bring a sense of relief, helping to dispel feelings of confusion or self-blame regarding certain behaviors.
Accurate and Timely Personalized Treatment Plan
- With a proper diagnosis, an accurate treatment plan can be established, including medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes, all tailored to your specific symptoms.
- Accurate diagnosis is especially important when it comes to medication. ADHD medications can exacerbate other conditions.
- An accurate diagnosis helps ensure that the right treatment is identified and implemented sooner, minimizing potential risks and enhancing daily functioning.
Effective Medication Management
- Accurate diagnosis and careful medication management ensure the effectiveness of the treatment while minimizing potential side effects.
- Medication can play a significant role in managing ADHD symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Enhanced Quality of Life
- Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment can lead to substantial improvements in various aspects of life, including work or school performance and relationships.
- Understanding your diagnosis and treating it properly can improve overall self-esteem and well-being.
Increased Support and Understanding
- A formal diagnosis, acknowledging ADHD as a medical condition, can foster greater empathy and support from others.
- It can help reduce stigma, shame, and misconceptions.
Self-Awareness and Coping Strategies
- Knowing you have ADHD can boost self-awareness.
- This self-awareness can enable you to develop effective coping strategies like structuring your environment and tasks to better align with your unique strengths and needs.
For Individuals Seeking ADHD Testing
If you or a loved one is seeking clarity around attention-related challenges, our ADHD testing process can help. At Foresight, testing begins with a consultation with one of our psychiatric providers, who will assess your needs and determine whether the IVA-2 CPT is appropriate for your situation.
At Foresight, adults aged 18 and older are required to undergo virtual testing or other approved neuropsychological testing prior to being prescribed stimulant medications.
We offer testing for children as young as six years old. Our ADHD testing is optional for children and adolescents, unless a provider determines that diagnostic clarity is necessary.
Treatment decisions are based on multiple factors.Test results do not guarantee any particular treatment. They provide valuable information to guide practitioners in developing individualized treatment plans.
For Providers Referring Patients for Testing
We welcome ADHD testing referrals from outside providers and value the opportunity to collaborate in supporting your patients’ care.
The IVA-2 CPT offers structured data to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning, including built-in measures to assess response validity and detect potential malingering or intentionally doing poorly on the exam. Upon test completion, referring providers receive an easy-to understand, detailed interpretation guide to assist in integrating results into their clinical decision-making.
To start your referral, please complete the form with your patient’s information. Our team will coordinate the testing process and follow up with you once results are available.
