Migraine and Headache Awareness Week

Awareness Week Information

Take Control of Headaches and Migraines with Headache U
In time for NHAW, the NHF is launching “Headache U: It’s all about YOU,” the first headache and Migraine education program of its kind designed to help people with headache disorders take important steps toward getting relief.

The Type of Migraine Does Matter
It does matter that your Migraine diagnosis includes which type of Migraine you have.
Types of Migraines and Headaches
There are many different kinds of Migraines, headaches, and other head pain disorders. Learn about each type how they are commonly treated.

Migraineur's Guide To a Successful Doctor's Appointment
This Guide is meant to help make first visits and follow-up visits with doctors easier
Emergency Migraine and Headache Care - Forms To Help
Getting emergency Migraine and headache care can be difficult. Completing these forms in advance can make things easier.
Make Your Home Friendly During a Migraine
A look at ways to make our homes more friendly toward us when we have a Migraine or headache.
Managing Migraine Trigger Foods
Learn how to identify foods that trigger Migraines and remove them from your diet.
Migraineur's Guide To a Successful Doctor's Appointment
How to make first visits and follow-up visits with doctors easier and more effective as a tool for better headache and Migraine management.
Your Migraine and Headache Diary
Help yourself and your doctor by using this diary to track triggers, the effectiveness of medications, and any patterns to your Migraines and headaches.

Dispelling Migraine Myths Quiz
Myths and misconceptions about Migraine disease still abound. Can you separate myth from fact?
How Well Do You Know Your Migraine Medications?
Preventive, abortive, and rescue medications are all part of effective treatment. How well do you know your medications?
Identify the Type of Migraine or Headache!
Can you identify different types of Migraines and headaches? Find out with this quiz!
Is Your Doctor Right for You?
Find out if your doc is top notch, of if it's time to start looking for a new one with this quick quiz!
Medication Overuse Headache Quiz: How Much Do You Know?
How much do you know about Medication Overuse Headache (MOH), aka "rebound?" What you know could reduce your pain.

7 Healthy Habits of Headache and Migraine Sufferers
For 2007, NHAW focused on The Seven Healthy Habits of Headache Sufferers, tips that can be easily incorporated in sufferers’ lives...
Get a Head START on Your Headaches and Migraines
In 2008, the NHF is encouraging sufferers to Get a Head S.T.A.R.T on Your Headaches, offering five easy-to-remember strategies for effective headache management and treatment...
12 Tips for a Headache Freeyear
In observance of NHAW 2006, the NHF offered 12 tips for a headache free year.
Stop Migraines Before They Stop You
For NHAW 2005, the NHF emphasized five tips to stop Migraines before they stop you...

11 Tips for Using Migraine Meds Safely
11 Tips for the safe use, storage, and disposal of Migraine medications.
Back To School With Migraines or Headaches
When your child has a chronic illness, whether it's headaches, Migraines, or a different illness entirely, you can't afford to put off getting your child ready for school.
Tips for Avoiding Summer Migraines and Headaches
Summer is packed with potential Migraine triggers, but there are ways to manage them.
MAPP Your Migraine
Make your Migraines easier to deal and improve your quality of by MAPPing them.
Migraines and Headaches - Tips for Living Well All Year
Guide to living well with a better quality of life despite Migraines and headaches.
10 Tips for Enjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines
Holidays are times to enjoy, but with Migraines and headaches, we can find ourselves actually dreading the holiday season. Let’s see how to give some of that head pain the boot!
10 Ways for Migraineurs To Sneak In Some Exercise
How are we to exercise when we feel as if our heads might explode? Here are 10 ways.
Tips for Handling Migraines at Work
Dr. Jan Lewis Brandes shares tips for handling Migraines in the work place.