Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome patients who have previously been diagnosed with ADHD or received treatment elsewhere. However, all new patients undergo an independent clinical evaluation for ADHD and a comprehensive assessment of their overall mental health.

Previous evaluation reports, treatment records, and medication histories are welcome and will be reviewed when provided. Additional records or coordination with a previous clinician may be requested when needed to make an informed treatment decision.

Whether to continue medication - and at what dose - depends on your current clinical needs, treatment history, response, side effects, and safety considerations. An existing diagnosis or prescription does not guarantee that we will confirm the same diagnosis or continue a particular medication, dose, or treatment regimen.

Your provider will discuss the findings and recommend an individualized treatment plan, which may involve continuing treatment, making changes, considering alternatives, or recommending additional evaluation.

No. Evaluation and membership fees cover professional services and access to care; they do not purchase a diagnosis or a prescription. Medication is recommended only when your provider determines that it is clinically appropriate.

Payment does not guarantee a stimulant prescription, a particular medication or dose, a dose increase, or continuation of a previous prescription. Recommendations may include medication, nonmedication approaches, additional evaluation, or referral to another clinician.

ADHD can be diagnosed in adulthood. Our evaluation considers your current symptoms, childhood and developmental history, how symptoms affect daily functioning in different settings, and your overall medical and psychiatric history. We also consider sleep, medications, substance use, and other conditions that may contribute to attention or concentration difficulties.

Standardized questionnaires may support the evaluation, but they do not establish a diagnosis on their own. Previous records and information from other sources may be helpful when available. Your provider will explain whether the findings support ADHD, suggest another explanation, or indicate that further evaluation is needed. An ADHD diagnosis is not guaranteed.

You do not need to live in Indianapolis. Telehealth is available when clinically appropriate and legally permitted. For care through Focus ADHD Indianapolis, you should be physically located in Indiana unless the clinic has confirmed in advance that your provider is authorized to treat you in your actual location. Please notify us before an appointment if you will be traveling or outside Indiana.

Your identity and physical location must be confirmed for telehealth appointments. An in-person evaluation, examination, or additional testing may be required before treatment begins or at any point during care. We cannot guarantee that all future care or prescribing can be completed remotely.

Medication treatment requires ongoing follow-up to assess symptoms, daily functioning, benefits, side effects, and whether the treatment remains appropriate. Monitoring may include review of sleep, appetite, mood, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and other relevant health information.

For controlled medications, we review prescription-monitoring information as part of prescribing. Depending on your clinical circumstances, additional records, an examination, laboratory testing, or drug screening may be needed.

The timing and type of follow-up are individualized. When information or monitoring necessary for safe prescribing is unavailable, your provider may need to defer a prescription, modify the treatment plan, or recommend additional care.

No. Medication selection depends on your diagnosis, treatment goals, medical and psychiatric history, other medications, previous treatment response, and individual risks.

Certain cardiovascular conditions, significant psychiatric symptoms, medication interactions, or concerns about medication misuse may make a stimulant unsuitable or require additional evaluation. Your provider may recommend a nonstimulant medication, another treatment approach, or assessment by another clinician.

Medication recommendations are reassessed as your clinical circumstances change.

Controlled medications are generally prescribed in 30-day supplies under our practice policy. Early dispensing or replacement prescriptions are not routine and are not guaranteed, including for travel or medication that is lost, stolen, or damaged.

Contact the clinic promptly about a medication problem and before planned travel. Requests are reviewed individually and may require additional information or an appointment. A police report or other documentation does not automatically authorize a replacement prescription.

Any prescription must be clinically appropriate and comply with applicable requirements. The dispensing pharmacy also makes its own determination about whether and when a prescription can be filled.

Take medication only as prescribed. Do not increase the dose, take additional doses, or change the dosing schedule without your provider's instructions.

Secure messaging is available for questions and treatment updates, but a message does not guarantee a medication change or prescription. Your provider may require an appointment or additional information before making a change. Messaging does not replace scheduled follow-up or urgent medical care.

Please provide a complete, current list of prescription medications, nonprescription products, supplements, and relevant substance use. Let us know about prescriptions from other clinicians, recent medication changes, and any problems taking medication as directed.

ADHD medication treatment should be coordinated between clinicians. Do not obtain overlapping ADHD prescriptions from another prescriber without discussing this with the clinicians involved. Please also tell us about pharmacy changes so we can help prevent duplicate or conflicting prescriptions.

Store controlled medication securely, preferably locked, and never share it with anyone.

No. Portal messages are not an emergency service and may not receive an immediate response. For a medical emergency or immediate danger to yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For suicide or mental-health crisis support, call or text 988. Do not wait for a portal reply.

We provide independent ADHD evaluations, comprehensive mental health assessment, individualized medication management when appropriate, and education about treatment and symptom-management strategies. We consider co-occurring mental health conditions as part of care.

Psychotherapy, coaching, or additional specialty services may be recommended when appropriate, and referrals can be provided. Individual therapy sessions are not currently offered by Focus ADHD.

Use the Schedule Now link to request an initial evaluation. Telehealth or in-person arrangements will depend on clinical needs and applicable requirements. Contact the clinic with questions about the evaluation process or scheduling.

Scheduling or paying for an appointment does not guarantee a diagnosis, prescription, or continuation of an existing treatment regimen.