Adult ADHD Assessment
Adult ADHD assessment by Australian psychiatrists — done properly, from home.
Structured DSM-5-TR diagnostic assessment by AHPRA-registered FRANZCP consultant psychiatrists. Telehealth in every state and territory. Medicare rebates with a GP referral. First appointment usually within 14–28 days.
- AHPRA-registered FRANZCP
- Medicare-rebatable
- AADPA guideline–aligned
- Written GP report
FRANZCP consultant psychiatrists
Specialist-trained, AHPRA-registered (MED prefix). Not GPs, not coaches, not nurse practitioners.
Every state and territory
Telehealth from home on any device. No commute, no waiting room, full Medicare eligibility.
Usually within 14–28 days
First appointment typically inside four weeks of referral — versus 6–12+ months for many in-person clinics.
Written specialist report
DSM-5-TR formulation and treatment plan sent to your GP within 5 business days of your appointment.
The Australian picture
Adult ADHD is common, under-recognised, and treatable.
Despite headlines about overdiagnosis, the peer-reviewed Australian data tells a different story — most adults who meet diagnostic criteria still don't have a diagnosis. The cost, individually and nationally, is significant. The evidence for well-conducted assessment and guideline-based treatment is strong.
of Australian adults meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD
AADPA Guideline, 2022
of Australian adults with ADHD are currently undiagnosed
Deloitte Access Economics, 2019
estimated annual social and economic cost of ADHD in Australia
Deloitte Access Economics, 2019
of adults show meaningful functional improvement with guideline-based treatment
AADPA Guideline, 2022
Who it's for
Is an adult ADHD assessment right for you?
A good fit if
- You're 18 or older and live in Australia
- You have longstanding difficulties with attention, focus, organisation, restlessness or impulsivity
- These difficulties affect more than one area of life (work, study, relationships, finances)
- You're ready to engage with both a diagnostic process and an evidence-based treatment plan
Not the right fit if
- —You're under 18 — we're an adult-only service
- —You need acute crisis or inpatient care — please contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or your local hospital
- —You're seeking medication prescribing without a diagnostic assessment — we don't offer this
- —You're looking for a same-day diagnosis — high-quality assessment takes 60–90 minutes plus structured intake
The pathway
How adult ADHD is diagnosed at SetMind.
A structured, guideline-aligned assessment in four clear steps — from GP referral to written specialist report.
Get a GP referral
Your GP writes a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral to SetMind. This unlocks Medicare rebates under MBS items 296, 297 and 299 for your specialist appointment.
Book online & complete intake
Choose a time that suits you. We send validated questionnaires (ASRS, DIVA-5-informed structured history) to complete before your appointment.
60–90 min telehealth assessment
Your psychiatrist conducts a structured DSM-5-TR diagnostic interview, reviews collateral information, and integrates your intake measures.
Diagnosis & treatment plan
You receive a clear diagnosis (or differential), psychoeducation, and a written plan covering medication and non-pharmacological options. A specialist report goes to your GP within 5 business days.
Clinical standards
The instruments, guidelines, and credentials behind your assessment.
Diagnostic framework
Every assessment uses DSM-5-TR criteria with a structured interview informed by the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA-5), supported by the WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) and collateral history.
National guideline
Our assessment and treatment pathway is aligned with the Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD (AADPA, 2022) — the NHMRC-approved national reference for adult ADHD care in Australia.
Specialist credentials
Every clinician is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and registered as a Specialist Psychiatrist with AHPRA. Stimulant prescribing follows your state Schedule 8 authority requirements.
Want to know the people behind the assessment? Meet the SetMind psychiatrists →
What's included
A complete diagnostic pathway — not a 20-minute chat.
Every SetMind ADHD assessment follows the same evidence-based structure. No shortcuts. No upsells. No add-ons priced separately to inflate the headline fee.
Read more about adult ADHD as a condition.
- Pre-appointment validated questionnaires: ASRS-v1.1, DIVA-5-informed structured history, mood and anxiety screening
- 60–90 minute consultant psychiatrist diagnostic interview by secure video
- Review of collateral history — school reports, prior assessments, partner or family input where available
- Formal DSM-5-TR diagnosis or differential, with clinical reasoning explained to you in plain language
- Active screening for and rule-out of common look-alike conditions: depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, trauma, autism
- Psychoeducation: what ADHD is, what it isn't, and what your specific presentation means for daily life and work
- Written treatment plan covering medication (stimulant and non-stimulant), psychological therapy, coaching, and lifestyle strategies
- Specialist report sent to your nominated GP within 5 business days for ongoing shared care
- Optional 30-minute follow-up review to finalise your plan, titrate medication, and answer questions
Telehealth vs in-person
Is telehealth ADHD assessment equivalent to seeing someone in person?
Yes. Adult ADHD is diagnosed through structured clinical interview, longitudinal history, validated rating scales, and collateral information — none of which require a physical examination. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), the AADPA national guideline, and Medicare all recognise telehealth psychiatry as clinically equivalent to in-person care for adult ADHD.
For most adults, telehealth is actually better: you're assessed in your own environment (the same one where symptoms occur), there's no wait-room or commute, and you have immediate access to documents, prior reports, and family collateral. The diagnostic interview itself takes the same 60–90 minutes whether delivered by video or in a clinic room.
Telehealth also makes specialist care reachable for adults in regional and rural Australia, where in-person psychiatrist wait times can exceed 12 months.
Fees & Medicare
Transparent pricing, Medicare rebates available.
With a current GP referral, a substantial portion of your assessment fee is rebatable through Medicare under MBS items 296, 297 and 299 (initial specialist psychiatry consultation). We confirm your full out-of-pocket cost in writing before your appointment — no surprises, no hidden charges.
Questions
Common questions about adult ADHD assessment.
- Yes. A current Mental Health Treatment Plan or psychiatrist referral from your GP is required to claim Medicare rebates under MBS items 296, 297 and 299. You can book your assessment before the referral arrives — just upload it once you have it.
Ready to know, properly?
Book your adult ADHD assessment with an AHPRA-registered FRANZCP consultant psychiatrist. Telehealth from anywhere in Australia, usually within four weeks.
SetMind operates under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, the My Health Records Act 2012, and RANZCP professional standards.
References
- 1. Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA). Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD. 2022. NHMRC-approved.
- 2. Deloitte Access Economics. The social and economic costs of ADHD in Australia. Report for the Australian ADHD Professionals Association, 2019.
- 3. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). 2022.
- 4. Kooij JJS et al. Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA-5). DIVA Foundation, 2019.
- 5. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). Position statements and practice guidance on telehealth psychiatry.