Headache Action Plan Cheat Sheet
See real examples of prevention and rescue goals to help you build a personalized headache plan.
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About This Resource
This is a part of our Headache Toolkit!
After you’ve learned about effective strategies for preventing and managing headache pain with the Headache Prevention and Rescue Strategy Overview, it’s time to think about putting together a customized plan tailored to each person’s needs and goals. What does that actually look like? Great question! We put together this “cheat sheet” of example goals so you can see what it looks like and prep for the next step of creating personalized goals (or just take them straight from the list). You can put together your own plan next with the Headache Prevention Action Plan worksheet.
How To Use This Resource
PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: Prepare for creating your child’s customized plan by using this “cheat sheet” of example goals. This will help with the next step of creating your own Headache Prevention Action Plan.
KIDS AND TEENS: Prep for creating your very own customized plan by using this “cheat sheet” of example goals. You can get ideas of what it can look like to develop your own plan to help you feel more comfortable and in control. This will help with the next step of creating your own plan using the Headache Prevention Action Plan.
PROVIDERS: Give this to families to help spark the conversation and give them get specific ideas of how to turn the strategies in the Headache Prevention and Rescue Strategy Overview into a customized treatment plan with specific personalized goals. This prepares them for the process of creating their own using the Headache Prevention Action Plan worksheet.
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Sample School Note for Headaches
A sample accommodations letter your doctor can provide to help schools support kids when headaches strike.
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Headache Rescue Action Plan
Plan what to do when a headache hits, including the medications and strategies your doctor recommends.
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Type of Headache Guide
The clinical criteria for migraine and tension headaches, translated from doctor speak into plain language.
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Headache Symptom Checklist
Describe headache pain accurately so your medical team can identify the type and the right treatment.
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