Behavioral medicine for migraine and medication overuse headache
Abstract
Primary headaches, including migraine and medication overuse headache (MOH), can be conceptualized as biobehavioral disorders based on the interaction of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. This article reviews empirically supported and efficacious behavioral approaches to the treatment and management of headaches in general, with an emphasis on migraine and MOH from a biopsychosocial perspective. Evidence-based behavioral medicine treatments for migraine and MOH are reviewed, including patient education, cognitive behavioral therapy, and biobehavioral training (biofeedback, relaxation training, and stress management). Information regarding psychological comorbidities and risk factors for progression of migraine and the development of MOH is also reviewed. Strategies are provided for enhancing adherence and motivation, as well as facilitating medical communication. © Current Medicine Group, LLC 2009.
Publication Title
Current Pain and Headache Reports
Recommended Citation
Andrasik, F., Buse, D., & Grazzi, L. (2009). Behavioral medicine for migraine and medication overuse headache. Current Pain and Headache Reports, 13 (3), 241-248. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-009-0041-x
