Resources & Teaching Materials

The American Migraine Foundation promotes research, advocacy, and awareness for the 39 million Americans living with migraine. It is a recognized public charity that funds studies relating to migraine and provides free support and education to migraine patients.

The National Headache Foundation collects and distributes comprehensive information about migraine disease and other headache disorders. They offer a free web and app-based training program to teach primary care professionals the newest treatments and preventative protocols for migraines and help those affected navigate life with migraines. They also provide resources for young people with migraine disease, help employees and their managers understand migraine, and provide a space for migraine patients to share their stories.

The American Headache Society promotes the exchange of information and ideas regarding the causes and treatments of headaches and related disorders and educates physicians, health professionals, and the public on these diseases. It encourages scientific research, hosts an annual scientific meeting, among other events, and publishes the journal Headache.

The Association of Migraine Disorders focuses on expanding the understanding of migraine by supporting research and awareness. It funds migraine research, publishes educational material through sources such as video blogs, and started a social media campaign to raise migraine awareness.

The Patient Advocate Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to provide case management services and financial aid to Americans with chronic, debilitating illnesses, such as migraine. It offers strategies to help migraine patients navigate their lives at work and understand insurance coverage and how to access treatment.

Think Migraine facilitates various support groups for migraine patients, provides educational resources about migraine, and teaches patients how to speak up to their healthcare providers. It also provides links to other support groups and associations that raise money for migraine, host discussions, and fund migraine research.

Migraine at School targets younger migraine patients and provides educational resources for students, parents, and educators. It offers information to teach students how to navigate migraines at school and teaches parents how to best support their children with migraines.

The Danielle Byron Henry Migraine Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness and provide support and access to treatment for those living with migraine disease, especially young adults and children. It focuses on reducing the stigma around migraine by sharing Danielle Byron Henry’s story, who was a young girl who took her own life due to her struggle with migraine, and by pushing for a better understanding of migraine disease in schools and workplaces.

CHAMP brings together patient advocacy organizations for migraine, cluster, and headache diseases to enhance communication, coordination, and collaboration. They also aim to fight stigma and help people receive fair access to treatments.

Migraine Powerpoint Presentation (slides)