National Headache Foundation

05/24/2026

A deer suddenly crossed the road on a quiet evening in Massachusetts while James drove. He had no idea that moment would change the course of his life. The impact caused severe whiplash, though he never struck his head. In the months that followed, James began to experience sharp, unrelenting pain behind his left eye.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4fuTRJp

05/23/2026

Join Team National Headache Foundation at Miles for Migraine Chicago!

We’re excited to participate in this year’s Miles for Migraine event in Chicago and would love for you to walk, run, or relax with Team National Headache Foundation.

The annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Illinois event is on Saturday June 6th at Diversey Park in Chicago at 9:30am.

When you register and join our team, you’ll receive a free Team NHF shirt to wear at the event.

Use the registration link below to join our team:
https://bit.ly/42E8Rx5

Follow the link provided to be automatically added to Team National Headache Foundation, but please double check during registration to make sure you are added to team National Headache Foundation. You will need to be officially listed on our team roster in order to receive your shirt.

We can’t wait to see our community come together in Chicago!

Miles for Migraine - Illinois 2026 2601 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL - Miles for Migraine will host its 11th annual 2-mile Walk,… - June 6, 2026

05/22/2026

The PACT Act helps address the impact of toxic exposures during military service and may make it easier for veterans to access health care, screenings, and disability support. For women veterans living with headache disorders or migraine disease, understanding these benefits could be an important step toward getting care sooner.

Operation Brainstorm™ was created to help veterans and the military community navigate headache and migraine care with trusted education, resources, treatment guidance, and stories from women who understand what this journey can look like.

On our Women’s Resource Page, you can learn more about:
• Understanding symptoms and triggers
• Tracking and documenting attacks
• Preparing for provider appointments
• VA and TRICARE care options
• Advocacy and support resources for women veterans

Visit the Women’s Page to explore resources and learn more: https://bit.ly/4jOCoKO

05/21/2026

Without clinical trials, many of today’s migraine treatments would not exist. In this clip from the latest episode of HeadWise™, Tim Smith, MD explains how migraine research has transformed care over the last several decades and why clinical trial participation matters.

You can find previous episodes of HeadWise™ on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to follow so you never miss an episode!

05/21/2026

Today is the day to take action for timely access to migraine treatment.

Step therapy, also known as “fail first” policies, can delay access to FDA-approved medications that people living with migraine and their healthcare providers have determined are medically appropriate.

Join the National Headache Foundation today by contacting your members of Congress and asking them to co-sponsor the .

Visit the link to quickly contact your representatives and make your voice heard.

Link: https://bit.ly/3RlbilQ

Together, we can help improve access to care for people living with migraine.

05/20/2026

Today is Clinical Trials Day and we have a special episode of Headwise™!

Host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD is joined by Tim Smith, MD and migraine clinical trial participant Tierra Lillard to break down how migraine clinical trials work, why they are essential for developing new treatments, and what participants can expect during the process.

The conversation explores common myths and fears about clinical trials, including safety concerns, placebo groups, and medication requirements, while also sharing a firsthand patient perspective on participating in migraine research.

05/18/2026

In this episode of NHF Insights™, host Katy Oakley speaks with three recipients of the AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award about how living with migraine has shaped their careers, goals, and perspectives on work. The conversation explores workplace challenges, accommodations, entrepreneurship, mental health, and building a more sustainable future while living with migraine.

Listeners will hear honest discussions about resilience, advocacy, flexibility, and adapting career paths without giving up on personal goals.

Learn more and sign up for 2026 contest updates through the AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst website: https://www.migrainecareercatalyst.com/

The 2026 contest opens June 1, 2026.

Supported by AbbVie. Content developed independently by the NHF.

05/18/2026

Patients and their healthcare providers know which FDA-approved migraine treatments are medically appropriate. But step therapy, also known as “fail first” policies, can delay access to the medications people need.

On May 21, the National Headache Foundation is asking the migraine community to take action.

-Call your members of Congress
-Ask them to co-sponsor

Together, we can help ensure people living with migraine have timely access to the treatments their healthcare providers prescribe.

Need help finding your representative or senator? Use the link to search for them: https://www.congress.gov/members

05/17/2026

In this clip from our upcoming NHF Insights™ episode, one of the AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award winners shares why support, community, and speaking openly about migraine can make a meaningful difference when navigating life and work with chronic disease.

The full episode features conversations with three AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award winners as they discuss career challenges, self-advocacy, accommodations, mental health, and finding sustainable ways to move forward while living with migraine.

Full episode releases 05/18.

05/16/2026

In this clip from our upcoming NHF Insights™ episode, one of the AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award winners shares the moment she realized her migraine symptoms were no longer something she could push through.

The full episode features conversations with three AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award winners as they discuss navigating careers, caregiving, workplace expectations, accommodations, entrepreneurship, and major life transitions while learning to prioritize their well-being while living with migraine.

Full episode releases 05/18.

05/15/2026

What happens when migraine changes the future you planned for yourself? In this clip from the upcoming episode of NHF Insights™ featuring three of the AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award winners, we hear an honest conversation about balancing ambition, health, and difficult career decisions while living with chronic migraine.

Watch the full episode on 05/18 for a deeper discussion on work, advocacy, accommodations, entrepreneurship, and building a sustainable future while living with migraine.