National Headache Foundation

10/14/2026

Hemiplegic migraine can cause temporary weakness on one side of the body, which makes it easy to mistake for a stroke. Headache specialist Vincent Martin, MD, joins Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, to explain the symptoms, when to go to the ER, genetic vs. sporadic forms, and the treatments that help.

10/10/2026

We are grateful to have been part of the Cluster Headache Consensus Conference this week!

It was a privilege to spend time with clinicians, researchers, advocates, and people living with cluster headache who are committed to improving care and quality of life for this community.

We had meaningful conversations about gaps in care, access to treatment, research, and awareness. What stood out the most was everyone's willingness to listen and work toward real solutions.

A huge thank you to Clusterbusters for bringing us together.

10/07/2026

Starting treatment for a headache disorder or migraine disease can bring a lot of questions.

Your treatment plan should reflect your goals, preferences, and needs.

Swipe through for tips on:

• Understanding your treatment options
• Setting expectations and tracking progress
• Navigating trial and error
• Working with your provider in your care

Find tools to measure how headaches affect your daily life and checklists to prepare for insurance approval.

Explore more headache resources: https://bit.ly/2Jxw7T3
Assess how your headache disorder affects daily activities: https://bit.ly/4sc0SDD

10/02/2026

"I wish I had lost a limb." Dr. Karen Williams remembers a sergeant with a traumatic brain injury who felt that way, because people would have been able to see it. Invisible injuries like TBI and chronic migraine often carry a stigma that keeps veterans from getting care.

Watch or listen to the full episode of Taking Charge of Headache™: Veterans and the Stigma of Headache and Migraine Disease, on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow so you never miss an episode!

10/01/2026

Stigma keeps many veterans with migraine and TBI from getting care, and it often follows them into the workplace. In Episode 9 of Taking Charge of Headache™, Navy veteran and advocate Ashley and headache specialist Dr. Karen Williams discuss self-advocacy, workplace accommodations, and building a care team that listens

09/30/2026

Yesterday, the National Headache Foundation joined patients, caregivers and clinicians from across the country to meet with congressional offices and share what life with headache disorders and migraine disease really looks like.

Virtual Headache on the Hill is led by the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy and we're grateful for their leadership in bringing our community's voice to Congress. Thank you for inviting NHF to be part of this important day.

Together, we asked Congress to support the HEADACHE Act and the Safe Step Act, two bills that would help people living with headache disorders and migraine disease get the care they need, when they need it.

Thank you to every office that took the time to meet with advocates and hear directly from constituents. And thank you to every advocate who shared their story.

Our advocacy doesn't stop there. To keep the momentum going, tell your lawmakers to support these bills:
https://bit.ly/4ykgg2J

09/26/2026

Many people know Botox and nerve blocks as migraine treatments, but can they help facial pain too? In this conversation, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and headache medicine specialist Fred Cohen, MD, discuss when Botox and nerve blocks may be used for facial pain, and why they're typically not the first treatment option.

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual symptoms and treatment options.

09/25/2026

Missed our September issue of HeadLines™? HeadLines™ is our monthly newsletter designed to keep the headache community informed, empowered, and connected.

In this month's issue you'll find:

• Updates on clinical trials and new migraine prevention guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology and American Headache Society
• The latest news and initiatives NHF is a part of
• A look at Operation Brainstorm™ and NHF’s work supporting veterans living with headache disorders

Plus: new podcast episodes, upcoming community events, and personal stories from individuals living with headache disorders

Read the September issue: https://bit.ly/3TiI5te

09/24/2026

Facial pain and headache tell you where it hurts, but not why. Fred Cohen, MD, talks with Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, about the difference between a symptom and a diagnosis, and why that matters for getting the right care.

You can find previous full length episodes of HeadWise™ on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us so you never miss an episode!

09/24/2026

Thank you to AbbVie for supporting the National Headache Foundation and helping us expand the education, resources, and support available to people living with headache and migraine. We’re honored to be part of Birdies for Brain Health!

According to the World Health Organization, 33% of people globally are impacted by a neurological disorder(1)— underscoring the need for continued awareness, support and advocacy.

As the Official Pharmaceutical Sponsor of the PGA TOUR, AbbVie teed off Birdies for Brain Health at the 2026 Presidents Cup with a $330,000 donation to six patient advocacy organizations supporting people living with neurological and mental health conditions and their care partners.

Our donation this year supports the important work led by American Migraine Foundation, National Headache Foundation, Mental Health America, NAMI, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and Parkinson's Foundation.

Learn more: abbvie.com/PGATOUR

1. World Health Organization. "Global status report on neurology." October 2025. Accessed Aug. 5, 2026. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116139