Abstract
Migraine is a prevalent, disabling disorder that reduces functioning in social and work spheres. Psychological factors can influence the presentation and course of migraine. Psychological assessment of people with migraine includes self-administered questionnaires of migraine-related quality of life, a psychosocial history, coping with headaches, and psychiatric comorbidities. Psychological factors that are particularly important to consider in medical and surgical treatment of migraine include medication adherence and attitudinal factors. Behavioral treatments are efficacious to treat migraine, and can include relaxation training, biofeedback, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Migraine Surgery |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
| Pages | 59-90 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781633217843 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781633217614 |
| State | Published - Oct 1 2014 |
Keywords
- Adherence
- Behavioral Treatment
- Biofeedback
- CBT
- Disability
- Hypnosis
- Migraine
- Mindfulness
- Psychiatric Comorbidity
- Psychological Assessment
- Quality of Life
- Relaxation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience