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Guides on adult ADHD, anxiety, mood and getting psychiatric care in Greece — written by Dr. Georgios Mylonas.

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Open notebook and pencils on a wooden desk

ADHD

Free printable tools for adult ADHD assessment (PDF)

Three free printable PDFs for adults: an assessment preparation sheet, a 7-day symptom diary and a guide for a partner or relative. Not diagnostic tools.

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Blue wooden door on a white building

Practical: care in Greece

Psychiatrist or psychologist in Greece? Who to see, and when

Who does what in Greece, who can prescribe, when to start with a psychiatrist or a psychologist, and how English speakers can get help or a prescription.

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Illuminated pharmacy cross on a building at dusk

ADHD

ADHD medication for adults in Greece: what to know

How adult ADHD medication works in Greece: two categories, how the decision is made, e-prescription without AMKA, and what to do if a medicine is not sold here.

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Desk calendar and ceramic vase on a wooden desk

ADHD

ADHD or bipolar disorder? How clinicians tell them apart

ADHD and bipolar disorder can look alike in adults. The pattern over time, mood episodes and a full assessment tell them apart, and the two can co-occur.

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Two suitcases on a station platform

ADHD

Moving Abroad with ADHD: Keeping Your Care Going

A practical timeline for moving abroad with ADHD: a one-page clinical summary, three checks on medicine rules, and a named clinician in the new country.

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White ceramic mug beside a laptop

For Greeks abroad

ADHD care in Greek for Greeks abroad: what an online assessment can and cannot do

For Greek-speaking adults abroad: an online ADHD assessment in Greek, once suitability is checked, and why the appointment, the report and local treatment are three separate questions.

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Hallway with an open door leading to a bright room

ADHD

How to choose a psychiatrist for adult ADHD: 7 questions to ask

A neutral checklist for choosing a psychiatrist for adult ADHD: structured interview, other explanations, time, aftercare, checks before medication, language and practicalities.

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Daylight through sheer curtains

ADHD

Adult ADHD treatment: medication, CBT and follow-up explained

How adult ADHD treatment fits together: goals, practical adjustments, CBT, medication in general terms and follow-up. What the evidence says, without promises.

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Hands arranging yellow sticky notes on a large sheet of paper

ADHD

Adult ADHD explained: what it is, how common it is and how it is diagnosed

A plain-language guide to adult ADHD: what it is, how common it is, how a diagnosis works in general and what kinds of help exist. General information, with sources.

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Library aisle with tall bookshelves

ADHD

ADHD at university and studying abroad: a guide

Why ADHD can surface at university or abroad, a small weekly structure that helps, how to ask your institution for support and what to bring to an assessment.

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Laptop on a brown wooden table

ADHD

ADHD at work: practical strategies for adults

Where adult ADHD costs time at work, and small, concrete ways to start tasks, make time visible, handle interruptions and ask for adjustments.

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Warm light and shadows on a bed

ADHD

ADHD and sleep: why nights run late and mornings feel hard

Why sleep problems are common in adults with ADHD, what research says about a late body clock and insomnia, and what to track before asking for an assessment.

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Window with raindrops

ADHD

ADHD or anxiety and depression? How to tell the difference

ADHD, anxiety and depression overlap and often coexist. Questions that help tell them apart over time, and which problem to address first when they occur together.

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Wall clock casting a shadow on a wall

ADHD

Adult ADHD symptoms: when does it make sense to get assessed?

How to tell ordinary distraction from ADHD: three questions clinicians ask, what can mimic it, and a one-week notes exercise before you book.

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Clipboard, pencil and pen on a wooden surface

ADHD

ASRS or DIVA-5: a screening test is not a diagnosis

A positive ASRS is not a diagnosis and a negative one does not rule ADHD out. What the scores mean and what the DIVA-5 interview adds.

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Row of colored pencils on a wooden table

ADHD

AuDHD: when autism and ADHD occur in the same adult

AuDHD means autism and ADHD in the same adult. How the two overlap, why one is often missed, and how assessment and support work.

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Hands writing in a notebook with a red pen

ADHD

ADHD in women: why it is missed and what a late diagnosis can mean

Women with ADHD are often missed or misdiagnosed. What the signs look like in adult life, what hormones may add, and how a proper assessment works.

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View from inside a car on a misty highway

ADHD

Adult ADHD and Driving: What the Research Shows

What research shows about adult ADHD and driving: crash risk, the factors that influence it, and frequently asked questions.

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Desk with a coffee mug, wristwatch, paper clips and an open planner

ADHD

How to Prepare for an Adult ADHD Assessment in Greece

What to bring and what to expect at an adult ADHD assessment in Greece, in English: notes, documents and questions to ask. Two 45-minute appointments in Trikala or online.

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Open passport with travel stamps on a table

Practical: care in Greece

Prescriptions in Greece Without an AMKA Number: How It Works With Your Passport

Getting a prescription in Greece without an AMKA: how it works with your passport and email, what it costs, and how to book a psychiatrist appointment online.

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Greek island harbor with white buildings

Practical: care in Greece

Psychiatric Help for Tourists in Greece: Online Appointments and Prescriptions With Your Passport

Ran out of medication or struggling on holiday in Greece? How online or in-person psychiatric appointments and e-prescriptions work for visitors, in English.

Consulting room at Dr. Georgios Mylonas’ practice in Trikala
Consulting room at Dr. Georgios Mylonas’ practice in Trikala

ADHD

Adult ADHD assessment in Greece, in English: how it works and what it costs

How an adult ADHD assessment works in Greece with an English-speaking psychiatrist: two 45-minute appointments at 130 € each, the DIVA-5 interview, a written report in English, and how it works online if you are not near Trikala.

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Working Hours

Monday - Thursday

08:15–13:00 & 17:15–20:00

Friday

08:00–15:00

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Office Location

Country

Greece

Town

Trikala

Postal Code

42131

Contact Details

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Working Hours

Monday - Thursday

08:15–13:00 & 17:15–20:00

Friday

08:00–15:00

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Office Location

Country

Greece

Town

Trikala

Postal Code

42131

Contact Details

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Working Hours

Mon–Thu

08:15–13:00 & 17:15–20:00

Friday

08:00–15:00

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Office Location

Country

Greece

Town

Trikala

Postal Code

42131

Contact Details