Our Pediatric Headache Program experts have created this list of resources to help you keep your child safe and well.
The American Headache Society® Committee for Headache Education is dedicated to advancing the treatment and management of patients with headaches. The website offers educational materials, tools and resources to support patients and their families.
The American Migraine Foundation provides information about migraine symptoms and triggers in children, how to help your child manage migraines, and strategies for coping with migraines at school and in other social situations.
At the end of this session, learners will be able to describe evidence-based behavioral treatment for pediatric migraine, explain tips on how parents can help their child cope with symptoms, and grasp resources for the home, including apps, websites, and how to find a behavioral health provider.
We provide informational handouts for patients that explain why they may have a migraine disorder and outline the treatment options; We have a medication guideline handout for physicians to guide them in the management of their migraine patients.
Headache doctors created this website to help teens and their families to gain better control of headaches, get appropriate medical care and limit the disability caused by headaches.
Headaches are very common, but when symptoms are severe and prevent your child from participating in school and social activities, evaluation and treatment by an expert team of neurologists is needed.
What parents should know to help children who suffer from chronic headaches.
Miles for Migraine seeks to improve the lives of migraine patients and their families by raising awareness about headache disorders and helping find a cure for migraine through fun runs and other events.
The National Headache Foundation offers comprehensive resources to help patients and families better understand headaches and migraines, as well as learn about advances in treatment.
At the end of this session, learners will be able to understand the effects of stress on children and adolescents with migraine, explain the impact that mood can have on migraine symptoms (and vice versa), and describe evidence-based behavioral treatment for pediatric migraine.