Our Mission:
To cure headache, and to end its pain and suffering
We Are Here To Help
We have collected the most comprehensive information on headache disorder and migraine disease, which we make freely available to you. Every day, our physician finder connects patients, who have just begun to seek treatment or those who are looking for more options, to neurologists and headache specialists.
Resources & Tools
Serve as the premiere resource by providing information to people living with headache disorder and migraine disease, health care professionals, and the media.
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The National Headache Foundation hosts a weekly podcast and webinars with experts in headache to talk about various related topics and answer your questions.
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The National Headache Foundation has a long history of funding significant and ground-breaking research on headache and migraine disease. Learn more about our past studies, research and results since 2007.
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About the NHF
Over the past 50 years, our mission at the National Headache Foundation has been to further awareness of headache and migraine as legitimate neurobiological diseases. Much has changed during this time, and with aid from advanced technology and clinical innovation, there are more treatment options than ever before. However, we understand that these diseases are still largely misunderstood and that finding the right treatment options for you requires nuanced and adaptable insight.
Over the past 50 years, our mission at the National Headache Foundation has been to further awareness of headache disorder and migraine disease as legitimate neurobiological diseases. Much has changed during this time, and with aid from advanced technology and clinical innovation, there are more treatment options than ever before. However, we understand that these diseases are still largely misunderstood and that finding the right treatment options for you requires nuanced and adaptable insight.
ADVOCACY
Represent people living with migraine disease and headache disorders in efforts with the public, insurance providers, and governmental agencies.
AWARENESS
Increase public awareness regarding headache and its impact on the individual, their families, and society.
EDUCATION
Serve as the premiere resource by providing information to patients, health care professionals, and the media.
RESEARCH
Support research into potential headache causes and treatments.
Share Your Story
Almost 40 million Americans live with migraine disease and headache disorders. People living with an invisible illness often feel isolated and alone.
We want to shine a light on the millions of Americans living with an invisible illness! The National Headache Foundation invites all patients and their caregivers to share their unique journey.
The Latest News From the National Headache Foundation
Heads UP – Episode 77: White Matter Lesions and Migraine Disease
05 November, 2020
Miriam’s Story of Gratitude
30 October, 2020
The latest headache and migraine news from the National Headache Foundation and other trusted sources.
