Comorbid Psychological Conditions in Pediatric Headache

Children and adolescents with chronic daily headaches (CDH) often have comorbid psychological conditions, though their prevalence is unclear. Pediatric patients with CDH 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 patients with migraine are within reference range. Barriers to identify patients with psychiatric disorders have included limited validated screening tools and lack of available mental health resources.

Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - January 20, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Hope L. O’Brien, Shalonda K. Slater Source Type: research