National Migraine and Headache Awareness

Each year, June is dedicated to National Migraine and Headache Awareness. This awareness campaign encompasses all headache disorders. The second highest cause of disability worldwide, migraine, impacts 40 million people in the United States alone, and approximately 16 million people in the United States are undiagnosed. Scientists and doctors have yet to find a cure. The theme for this year’s awareness #MHAM campaign is Advocate for Access.

The events for the month include:
June 1: Headache At Work
June 6: Veterans with Headache Diseases
June 7: Remembrance Day
June 19: Disparities in Headache
June 20: Headache Diseases and Men
June 21: Shades for Migraine
June 25: Cure for Cluster 5k
June 25: CMA Street Fair
June 29: Chronic Migraine Awareness Day

There was a 70% rise in migraine attacks during the pandemic, and 84% of people now have more stress managing their disease. You can learn more about Migraine and Headache Awareness Month at
www.migraineheadacheawarenessmonth.org.