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01-05-2019 | Cluster Headache | Review Article

Behavioral and psychological aspects of cluster headache: an overview

Authors: Lauren A.-M. Schenck, Frank Andrasik

Published in: Neurological Sciences | Special Issue 1/2019

Abstract

This paper overviews available literature addressing behavioral and psychological aspects of cluster headache. Behavioral correlates of sleep and drug use are explored, as are the psychological correlates pertaining to psychopathology and cognitive functioning. We conclude with a review of the few investigations addressing adjunctive behavioral treatments for cluster headache, and provide suggestions for possible ways to enhance effects of behavioral interventions for this painful and difficult to treat headache disorder.

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Title: Behavioral and psychological aspects of cluster headache: an overview
Authors: Lauren A.-M. Schenck
Frank Andrasik
Publication date: 01-05-2019
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Cluster Headache
Headache
Published in: Neurological Sciences / Issue Special Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1590-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1590-3478
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-019-03831-5

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