Psychiatrists at Student Health Center will only prescribe such medications when the following information is provided:
- Written documentation of educational and psychological testing and results of that testing establishing a definitive diagnosis of ADD/ADHD. Hand written notes from a physician’s chart indicating only the diagnosis and the medication prescribed do not fulfill this requirement.
- A written treatment plan from the evaluating therapist/clinician that must include:
- The medication with dose and pattern of administration
- Plans for follow-up including type (history, physical and laboratory) and intervals
- Additional comprehensive plans such as cognitive/behavioral therapy, time management and psycho-educational counseling.
Students without the required psychological testing can make at appointment at the Psychological and Counseling Center for assessment (www.vanderbilt.edu/pcc). In addition, the Student Health Center Mental Health staff can also refer students to other Vanderbilt or community resources for such testing.
