The Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) does not diagnose Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ ADHD); however, the SHWC does provide medication management for students with ADD/ADHD.
Patients will be referred to the UNT Psychology Clinic at Terrell Hall (940-565-2631) for evaluation. There is a charge for this testing and there may be a waiting list for testing. Once the testing results are reviewed, the patient will be scheduled for an initial evaluation appointment at the SHWC. If the results are not supportive or inconclusive for ADHD, further psychological testing and psychiatric evaluation will be recommended. If the results are suggestive of ADHD, further psychiatric evaluation will be considered if other mental health conditions are present.
Once all evaluations are completed, and diagnosis of ADHD is diagnostically supported, treatment will be considered. Treatment may include medication, counseling, or referral to the Office of Disability Access (ODA). Follow-up appointments will be monthly for the first 3 months and then transition to every other month. Re-evaluation may be required at the provider’s discretion if indicated.
Currently diagnosed students must send their records (including any records of psychological testing and medications used for treatment with prescribed dosages) from their prescribing physician before making an appointment. You may fax your records to (940)-369-7042.
Once the records have been reviewed, the student will be called for an initial evaluation appointment. If prior medical records and testing are not satisfactory to the reviewing provider, the patient will be referred for additional psychological testing and evaluation (see Patients without a prior diagnosis of ADHD section above). If medical records and testing are deemed satisfactory, the patient will be seen and treatment will be continued. Students will be scheduled for appointments every other month.
Drugs such as Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse are classified as controlled substances and therefore have restrictions on how they can be prescribed.
To pick up the prescription, the student must bring their ID to the front desk. Students must pick up their own prescriptions.
For a list of ADD/ADHD medications available for filling at UNT, please visit our pharmacy.