The National Headache Foundation (NHF) is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded in 1970 by Seymour Diamond, MD, a renowned headache specialist, with the mission to enhance the lives of people living with migraine and other headache disorders through research, education, advocacy, and support.
The NHF provides information and resources on headache disorders, including migraine, cluster headache, tension-type headache, and other less common types. It also offers a directory of healthcare providers who specialize in headache treatment and a support network for people living with headaches. In addition, the NHF promotes and funds research on the causes and treatments of headache disorders and advocates for policies that support headache patients’ needs.