Co-Morbid Psychological Conditions in Pediatric Headaches

Children and adolescents with chronic daily headaches (CDH) often have co-morbid psychological conditions, though their prevalence is unclear. Pediatric CDH patients may have higher rates of disorders such as anxiety and depression. However, some researchers have found that scores on depression and anxiety screening measures for pediatric migraine patients are within normal range. Barriers to identifying patients with psychiatric disorders have included limited validated screening tools and lack of available mental health resources.

Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - January 21, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Hope O’Brien, Shalonda Slater Source Type: research