Type of Headache Guide
Understand the difference between migraine and tension headaches in clear, plain language.
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About This Resource
This is a part of our Headache Toolkit!
Let’s get technical! This handout breaks down the actual clinical criteria for migraines and tension headaches from the International Headache Society’s International Classification of Headache Disorders and translates it from doctor speak into normal human language.
How To Use This Resource
PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: Check this out to help you understand the differences between migraine and tension headaches.
KIDS AND TEENS: Check this out to help you understand the differences between migraine and tension headaches.
PROVIDERS: This can help in the conversation with patients and families explaining different types of headaches.
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