School Problems and Other Factors in Childhood Headache Syndromes

Abstract

School-age children with headache disorders require the interdisciplinary attention of both educators and physicians. When school problems accompany other significant headache factors, a simple prescription is not an effective treatment. This article examines ten headache factors pertinent to a school-age population. Emphasis is placed on school problems and the need for professional collaboration on a disorder with both academic and medical manifestations.

Self‐Reported Headache Frequency and Features Associated With Frequent Headaches in Canadian Young Adolescents

“…School has previously been identified as a stressor for childhood headaches 21 . Conversely, headaches can adversely affect school performance 22 .…”

“…School has previously been identified as a stressor for childhood headaches. 21 Conversely, headaches can adversely affect school performance. 22 It is difficult to ascertain whether the association reflects headaches caused by school stresses or deteriorated school performance because of headaches.…”

Management of migraine in children and adolescents in the emergency department and inpatient setting

“…Disability from migraine in schoolaged children may lead to failure in academic work and depression in some cases [3,4]. Diagnosing and treating these primary headaches as early as possible with the most appropriate available therapy may prevent the headaches from evolving into chronic disabling ones.…”