The quick version: Adults in Minnesota often face long waits for an ADHD evaluation, especially outside the Twin Cities. Telehealth lets you see a licensed psychiatric clinician from home, anywhere in the state, usually much sooner.
Why adult ADHD care is hard to get in Minnesota
- Psychiatry is concentrated in the metro. Most psychiatric clinicians practice in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester. Patients in Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato, Bemidji, and much of greater Minnesota often drive long distances or go without care.
- Many clinics focus on children. Adults who suspect ADHD are often told the clinic only evaluates kids, or are referred out to long neuropsychological testing waitlists.
- Winter makes travel harder. For months of the year, a two-hour round trip for a 20-minute follow-up is a real barrier.
- Busy suburbs, same problem. Even in Eden Prairie, Edina, Bloomington, Maple Grove, and Woodbury, adults report waiting weeks to months for a new-patient psychiatry visit.
How telehealth ADHD care works in Minnesota
- A secure video evaluation with a psychiatric clinician licensed in Minnesota.
- Validated ADHD rating scales and a review of your history, including childhood.
- Screening for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and thyroid issues that can look like ADHD.
- A treatment plan that can include medication management when appropriate, plus behavioral strategies.
- Follow-up visits by video, so you never have to drive in a snowstorm.
You need to be physically located in Minnesota at the time of each visit.
Is medication available by telehealth in Minnesota?
When it's clinically appropriate and safe, ADHD medication can be prescribed and managed via telehealth, following current federal and state rules. Non-stimulant options are also considered.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get an adult ADHD evaluation online in Minnesota? Yes. PracticeRx evaluates and treats adults anywhere in Minnesota by telehealth.
Do you take insurance in Minnesota? PracticeRx accepts commercial insurance for psychiatry and therapy. Check your coverage on our Get Started page.
I'm in rural Minnesota. Will that work? Yes. All you need is a private space and a reliable internet connection.
Adult ADHD care for Minnesota with PracticeRx
PracticeRx is led by Clay Hall, NP, PhD, MBA, double-board certified in Primary Care and Psychiatry, with ADHD training from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn more about our adult ADHD treatment.
This article is educational and not a substitute for individualized medical advice.
