Day-to-day migraine-related disability and mental health in children and adolescents with migraine: a longitudinal prospective cohort study.

Migraine affects 11% of young people and can severely disrupt their lives. This study looked at how migraine-related disability relates to mood and anxiety. Researchers followed 53 children and teens over 30 days. Participants reported 769 headache days using electronic diaries. They completed daily assessments of migraine disability, pain catastrophizing, mood, and anxiety. The findings showed that on headache days, higher pain catastrophizing was linked to worse mood and anxiety. Interestingly, mood and anxiety levels were also affected before and after headache days. This suggests that migraine impacts not just physical health but mental health as well. Understanding these connections can help in managing migraines more effectively. By addressing both physical and emotional symptoms, treatment can be more comprehensive. Overall, this research highlights the importance of considering mental health in treating migraines for young patients. Clinical relevance: This study emphasizes the need for integrated treatment approaches addressing both migraine symptoms and mental health in young patients.