Self-management of recurrent headache

Authors

  • Kenneth A. Holroyd Department of Psychology and Institute of Health and Behavioral Sciences – Ohio University
  • Donald B. Penzien Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior – University of Mississippi Medical Center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v30i4p476-493

Keywords:

Headache. Migraine. Relaxation Techniques. Biofeedback.

Abstract

In this first part of this review of nonpharmacological therapies for headache, principles and efficacy of main categories of psychological interventions for recurrent migraine and tension-type headache (relaxation training, biofeedback training and stress management) are discussed. In the second part, detailed programs of relaxation training and handwarming biofeedback training are presented. Finally, criteria for altering or terminating treatment are briefly discussed.

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Author Biographies

  • Kenneth A. Holroyd, Department of Psychology and Institute of Health and Behavioral Sciences – Ohio University
    Department of Psychology and Institute of Health and Behavioral Sciences – Ohio University
  • Donald B. Penzien, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior – University of Mississippi Medical Center
    Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior – University of Mississippi Medical Center

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Published

1997-12-30

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 4 (1997)

Section

Simpósio: Cefaléia

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How to Cite

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Holroyd KA, Penzien DB. Self-management of recurrent headache. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 1997 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Jun. 26];30(4):476-93. Available from: https://periodicos.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/6802