Frank Barnhill
M.D.
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ADHD Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis Expert
Frank Barnhill Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Family Medicine, Preventative Care, ADHD, Adult and Childhood Behavior Problems
- Best Sellers
- "Mistaken for ADHD" A parent Guide to Preventing Mislabeling of their Behavior Problem Child
- Career Focus
- Actively Practicing Physician, Author, Speaker, Teacher, Always learning and exploring
- Affiliation
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Frank Barnhill, M.D. practices family medicine in upstate South Carolina. Graduated from Wofford College and the Medical University of South Carolina, he is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine with additional training in Infant, Child and Adolescent Medicine, Urgent and Emergent Medicine, and Gerontology.
Dr. Frank is affectionately known as Dr. Huggie Bear, as a result of his habit of hugging all patients in what has been described as the most "feel-good" medical practice in America.
His interest in ADHD misdiagnosis goes back to the late 1980's when more and more kids were being diagnosed as ADHD and subsequently, increasing numbers of these children were being mislabeled as a result of other disorders confusing an accurate diagnosis.
Dr. Frank publishes two websites:
ADHDbehavior.com, dedictated to providing ADHD-Behavior Disorders information to prevent ADHD misdiagnosis by ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment and
drhuggiebear.com, a general medical information site designed to help your family live long, healthy, successful lives.
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How to Avoid Stress and Depression After the Holidays
We think about, we dream about and often we worry about what’s going to happen during the holiday season! Sometimes, this is good, sometimes it’s bad. You have to admit; we tend to get really emotionally charged for any holiday or vacation time of the year. After all, a holiday and time off or time spent with family and friends, is something to look forward to.
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Personal Success Means Starting The Year With The End In Mind
I’m sure you’ve all heard the saying: the fastest way to go nowhere is not to start the trip. Or how about this one: a sure fire way to lose a game is not to play. These sayings have a lot of value, as their truth is absolute. The number one reason a lot of people fail at what they wish to do is: they never start. By now, you’ve probably guessed the number two reason: those who fail often fail to plan. Having a plan for life is like buying a roadmap before you try to drive somewhere on vacation.
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Dr Huggie Bear
Frank Barnhill, M.D. offers uncommonsense family-oriented medical information designed to help your family grow healthy, successful lives.
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ADHDbehavior.com
Frank Barnhill, M.D. provides parents with ADHD diagnosis and treatment information to prevent misdiagnosis and to help families cope with a life changing disorder that can be both frustrating and rewarding.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Frank Barnhill
By definition, ADHD is first a diagnosis of exclusion and only thereafter, a diagnosis of inclusion. We must first exclude all the disorders that might mimic or act just like ADHD and then be sure a child or adult has enough of the American Psychiatric Association symptoms to justify a diagnosis of ADHD.
We protect a child's future by ensuring the accurate and thorough evaluation of suspected ADHD prior to wrongful labeling.
Contacting Frank Barnhill
Contact: drfrank@drhuggiebear.com
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