Behavioral Approaches to the Treatment of Migraine

Kenneth A. Holroyd; Jana B. Drew

doi:10.1055/s-2006-939920

Seminars in Neurology, Inhaltsverzeichnis

Semin Neurol 2006; 26(2): 199-207
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-939920

Behavioral Approaches to the Treatment of Migraine

Kenneth A. Holroyd¹ , Jana B. Drew¹

¹Department of Psychology, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Behavioral interventions such as biofeedback training, relaxation training, and cognitive-behavior stress management therapy have been identified as efficacious treatments for migraine headache. These treatments, and the formats (clinic-based, limited-contact, and home-based) in which they are taught, are described in this article. Information about public health interventions (school, work, Internet, and mass media) is also briefly addressed. Results of studies examining the efficacy of behavioral treatments, how behavioral treatments compare in effectiveness, and how they can be integrated with pharmacotherapy are reviewed for both adult and pediatric populations. Finally, the role of behavioral treatments in migraine treatment guidelines is discussed, and factors that are associated with response to behavioral treatments are reviewed.

KEYWORDS

Migraine - behavior - biofeedback - cognitive - efficacy - guidelines

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Kenneth A HolroydPh.D.

Edwin and Ruth Kennedy Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology, Ohio University

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