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Goksan Yavuz B, Acar E, Sancak B, Sayin E, Yalinay Dikmen P, Ilgaz Aydinlar E. The role of metacognition, negative automatic thoughts and emotions in migraine-related disability among adult migraine patients. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2023; 28:3177-3189. [PMID: 35880729 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2022.2104884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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This cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between problematic metacognitions, negative cognitive content and emotional distress, and migraine-related disability among adult migraine patients. The migraine group consisted of 74 patients. Forty-seven healthy volunteers with similar sociodemographic characteristics were selected as the comparison group. Sociodemographic form, Migraine Disability Assessment Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, Automatic Thought Questionnaire, and Metacognition Questionnaire-30 were administered. Our results showed that higher depression, anxiety, stress levels, and negative automatic thoughts are significantly associated with more significant migraine disability. Our data also showed that high levels of depression and increased headache frequency predict migraine-related severe disability. We found that the frequency of headaches over three months and positive beliefs about worry significantly predicted the presence of chronicity in migraine. Our findings may help determine different approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and relaxation techniques in treating migraine.
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- Burcu Goksan Yavuz
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Polese D, Belli A, Esposito D, Evangelisti M, Luchetti A, Di Nardo G, Parisi P, Bruni O. Psychological Disorders, Adverse Childhood Experiences and Parental Psychiatric Disorders in Children Affected by Headache: A Systematic Review. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2022; 140:104798. [PMID: 35907492 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2022.104798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pediatric headaches have been linked to adverse life events or psychological factors in children and their families, with a complex and bidirectional association. Moreover, it is well-known that psychological stress can trigger headaches. METHODS We searched three databases for studies focusing on headaches and adverse events or psychological factors in children up to 12 years old or in their caregivers. RESULTS We included 28 studies. Child psychological factors, including internal and external symptoms, were commonly associated with all types of headaches. Sleep disturbances showed a positive association with headaches in 3 out of 5 studies. Family conflict and unhappiness were frequently found in children suffering with headaches, while single-parent families and divorce were not associated. Stressful environments and adverse life events, particularly bullying, were also found to be linked with headaches. CONCLUSIONS Childhood headaches represent an alarm bell for clinicians to investigate and treat psychological or psychiatric disorders in children and their family. Further studies are needed to elucidate the role of early-life adverse events in children and their families.
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- Daniela Polese
- Department of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Sensory Organs (NESMOS), "Sapienza" University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189, Rome, Italy
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- Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit, Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Via dei Sabelli 108 - 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit, Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Via dei Sabelli 108 - 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Chair of Pediatrics, NESMOS Department, Faculty of Medicine & Psychology, Sapienza University c/o Sant'Andrea Hospital Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189, Rome, Italy
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- "Sapienza" University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189, Rome, Italy
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- Chair of Pediatrics, NESMOS Department, Faculty of Medicine & Psychology, Sapienza University c/o Sant'Andrea Hospital Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189, Rome, Italy
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- Chair of Pediatrics, NESMOS Department, Faculty of Medicine & Psychology, Sapienza University c/o Sant'Andrea Hospital Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Sensory Organs (NESMOS), "Sapienza" University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital Via di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, 00189, Rome, Italy; Department of Social and Developmental Psychology, Sapienza University, Via dei Marsi 78 - 00185 Rome, Italy.
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Gazerani P. Migraine and Mood in Children. Behav Sci (Basel) 2021; 11:bs11040052. [PMID: 33919881 PMCID: PMC8070834 DOI: 10.3390/bs11040052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Migraine is one of the most prevalent headache disorders in children and negatively influences their quality of life. Physical, social, and school functioning are negatively affected. Mood changes are common in migraineurs and may happen before, during, or after a migraine headache. Children with migraine are not exempt from mood swings. The majority of mood changes occur during the prodromal phase, manifesting as a psychobiological response, e.g., difficulty thinking, trouble concentrating, irritability, higher or lower energy, confusion, and depression. A bi-directional relationship between migraine and mood has been proposed, but mechanisms are not clear. Collectively, a maladaptive stress response has been suggested to explain the inability to balance homoeostatic changes when facing various stressors. Recognizing mood changes and monitoring mood patterns in children with migraine, for example, by various apps and so-called mood monitors, is valuable for better management. A multidisciplinary intervention has been recommended to reduce migraine disability, improve coping strategies, and reduce chronification risks in children with migraine. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies are both available and effective. Biofeedback, relaxation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy yield positive outcomes in pediatric migraine. Developing healthy lifestyle habits (diet, exercise, sleep) also seems to improve migraine in this population.
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- Parisa Gazerani
- Department of Life Sciences and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway;
- Department of Health Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, 9229 Aalborg E, Denmark;
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Koechlin H, Kossowsky J, Lam TL, Barthel J, Gaab J, Berde CB, Schwarzer G, Linde K, Meissner K, Locher C. Nonpharmacological Interventions for Pediatric Migraine: A Network Meta-analysis. Pediatrics 2021; 147:peds.2019-4107. [PMID: 33688031 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2019-4107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Migraine is a common neurologic disorder in children and adolescents. However, a comparison of multiple nonpharmacological treatments is lacking. OBJECTIVE To examine whether nonpharmacological treatments are more effective than waiting list and whether there are differences between interventions regarding efficacy. DATA SOURCES Systematic review and network meta-analysis of studies in Medline, Cochrane, Embase, and PsycINFO published through August 5, 2019. STUDY SELECTION Randomized controlled trials of nonpharmacological treatments in children and adolescents diagnosed with episodic migraine. DATA EXTRACTION Effect sizes, calculated as standardized mean differences (SMDs) for the primary outcome efficacy, were assessed in a random-effects model. RESULTS Twelve studies (N = 576) were included. When interventions were classified into groups on the basis of similarity of treatment components, self-administered treatments, biofeedback, relaxation, psychological treatments, and psychological placebos were significantly more effective than waiting list with effect sizes ranging between SMD = 1.14 (95% confidence interval, 0.09 to 2.19) for long-term psychological placebos to SMD = 1.44 (95% confidence interval, 0.26 to 2.62) for short-term self-administered treatments. However, when all interventions were examined individually (ie, 1 node per intervention), none were significantly more effective compared with waiting list, mainly because of lack of statistical power. LIMITATIONS Because of our focus on pediatric migraine, only a small number of studies could be included. CONCLUSIONS Our findings reveal that components of nonpharmacological interventions are effective in treating pediatric migraine. Some effects have to be interpreted carefully because they are based on small studies. Future researchers should identify factors associated with individual responses in large, multicentered studies.
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- Helen Koechlin
- Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts.,Contributed equally as co-first authors
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- Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts.,Contributed equally as co-first authors
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- Institute of Medical Psychology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg, Breisgau, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice and Health Services Research, School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Psychology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.,Division of Integrative Health Promotion, Coburg University of Applied Sciences, Coburg, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; .,Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts.,Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom; and.,Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Karvounides D, Marzouk M, Ross AC, VanderPluym JH, Pettet C, Ladak A, Ziplow J, Patterson Gentile C, Turner S, Anto M, Barmherzig R, Chadehumbe M, Kalkbrenner J, Malavolta CP, Clementi MA, Gerson T, Szperka CL. The intersection of COVID-19, school, and headaches: Problems and solutions. Headache 2021; 61:190-201. [PMID: 33382459 PMCID: PMC8086994 DOI: 10.1111/head.14038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To equip clinicians with recommendations specific to concerns related to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which impact the physical, emotional, and social health of youth with headache disorders. BACKGROUND COVID-19 has affected societies on a global scale including children and youth with chronic headache disorders. Many concerns are predicted to arise in the 2020-2021 school year, whether classes are conducted in-person or virtually. METHODS Clinical impressions were combined with a review of the literature, although limited due to the recent nature of this issue. RESULTS We describe recommendations to support caregivers and youth as they face changes expected with the return to school in the fall of 2020. CONCLUSION Although there are significant concerns for caregivers and youth with migraine given the context of changes related to the pandemic, there are many recommendations that can help minimize exacerbations of the physical, emotional, and social health of youth with chronic migraine.
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- Dina Karvounides
- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, New York, NY, USA
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- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Penn Therapy & Fitness, University City, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Child Neurology, Children's Mercy Hospital, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Dallavalle G, Pezzotti E, Provenzi L, Toni F, Carpani A, Borgatti R. Migraine Symptoms Improvement During the COVID-19 Lockdown in a Cohort of Children and Adolescents. Front Neurol 2020; 11:579047. [PMID: 33133010 PMCID: PMC7578413 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.579047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background: Pediatric migraine is among the most common primary or comorbid neurologic disorders in children. Psychological stressors are widely acknowledged as potential triggers involved in recurring episodes of pediatric migraine. As the COVID-19 emergency may have affected the levels of stress perceived by children and adolescents with migraine, the present study was aimed to understand the effect of COVID-19 emergency on symptoms intensity and frequency in pediatric patients. Methods: A cohort of 142 child and adolescent patients with a diagnosis of migraine was enrolled at the Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit of the IRCCS Mondino Foundation in Pavia (Italy). Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics were obtained from medical records. An on-line survey was used to collect information on COVID-19 exposure, stress response to the lockdown period, anxious symptoms during COVID-19 emergency, as well as migraine symptoms intensity and frequency before and during the lockdown. Results: The great majority were outpatients (n = 125, 88.0%), 52 (36.6%) had migraine with aura, whereas, 90 (63.4%) had migraine without aura. All the patients reporting worsening symptoms progression before COVID-19, had reduced intensity during the lockdown (χ2 = 31.05, p < 0.0001). Symptoms frequency reduction was observed in 50% of patients presenting worsening symptoms before the lockdown, 45% of those who were stable, and 12% of those who were already improving. All patients who had resolved symptoms before COVID-19 were stable during the lockdown (χ2 = 38.66, p < 0.0001). Anxious symptomatology was significantly associated with greater migraine symptoms frequency (χ2 = 19.69, p < 0.001). Repeating the analysis separately for individuals with and without aura did not affect the findings and significant associations were confirmed for both the patients' subgroups. Discussion: A significant reduction of migraine symptoms intensity and frequency was observed in pediatric patients during the COVID-19 lockdown phase in northern Italy. The improvement in both intensity and frequency of the migraine symptoms was especially significant in patients who were stable or worsening before the lockdown. The reduction of symptoms severity during a period of reduced environmental challenges and pressures further highlights the need of providing effective training in stress regulation and coping for these patients.
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- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.,Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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D’Ippolito M, Purgato A, Buzzi MG. Pain and Evil: From Local Nociception to Misery Following Social Harm. J Pain Res 2020; 13:1139-1154. [PMID: 32547177 PMCID: PMC7250527 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s236507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Experiencing pain, especially when chronic, is an excruciating condition that should be regarded as a syndrome, if not a disease. People suffering from chronic pain tend to develop psychological discomfort mostly due to lack of acceptance, disbelief, blame. The complexity of pain pathophysiology, plus a wide range of negative psychosocial factors, leads to a more complex suffering that deserves attention and multidisciplinary treatments. The possibility that chronic pain may occur following physical aggression, torture, or persecution raises the issue of evil as a major contributor to pain in its worst representation - when individuals or groups are attacked based on racial, social, gender, religious, political, or other grounds. To explore the complex issue of chronic pain following physical or psychological harm, and to underscore the need for a multidisciplinary approach to reduce the burden of chronic pain, we discuss the biological mechanisms underlying pain state. We seek to clarify those factors leading to pain chronification, as well as personal and social attitudes that confound patients with chronic pain. The importance of family and social environment is also investigated, as well as personality traits of chronic pain patients that may further hamper successful treatment. The presence of chronic pain, modulated by, for example, acceptance of being a victim of premeditated physical and social violence, makes the issue more difficult to comprehend.
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- National Health System, Azienda USL Roma 2, Rome00157, Italy
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- Neurorehabilitation 2, Post-Coma Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, Rome00179, Italy
- Headache Centre, IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, Rome00179, Italy
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Faedda N, Natalucci G, Baglioni V, Giannotti F, Cerutti R, Guidetti V. Behavioral therapies in headache: focus on mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy in children and adolescents. Expert Rev Neurother 2019; 19:1219-1228. [DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2019.1654859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Noemi Faedda
- Department of Human Neuroscience, Section of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Neuroscience, Section of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Neuroscience, Section of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Neuroscience, Section of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Neuroscience, Section of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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Benore E, Webster EE, Wang L, Banez G. Longitudinal Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes From an Interdisciplinary Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program for Children With Chronic Migraine and Headache. Headache 2018; 58:1556-1567. [DOI: 10.1111/head.13389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Ethan Benore
- Cleveland Clinic - Pediatric Behavioral Health; Cleveland OH USA
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- Cleveland Clinic - Pediatric Behavioral Health; Cleveland OH USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital - Quantitative Health Sciences; Cleveland OH USA
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- Cleveland Clinic - Pediatric Behavioral Health; Cleveland OH USA
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Faedda N, Natalucci G, Calderoni D, Cerutti R, Verdecchia P, Guidetti V. Metacognition and Headache: Which Is the Role in Childhood and Adolescence? Front Neurol 2017; 8:650. [PMID: 29312108 PMCID: PMC5735075 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Headache, in particular migraine, is one of the most frequent neurological symptoms in children and adolescents and it affects about 60% of children and adolescents all over the world. Headache can affect several areas of child’s functioning, such as school, physical activities, peer, and family relationship. The global and severe burden of this disease requires a multidisciplinary strategy and an effective treatment addressed all of the patient’s needs and based on cutting-edge scientific research. In recent years, research has focused on cognitive factors specifically in functions called metacognitive processes. Metacognition can be defined as the knowledge, beliefs, and cognitive processes involved in monitoring, control, and assessment of cognition. Metacognition seems to be closely related to the ability of theory of mind, the ability to infer, and reason about the mental states of other people in order to predict and explain own behavior. Recent studies found a relationship between metacognitive skills and anxiety, depression, motivation, academic performance, human social interactions, and stress symptoms. This relationship is very interesting for headache treatment, because these factors are the most commonly reported triggers in this disorder and there is a high comorbidity with anxiety and depression in children and adolescents with headache. So, headache and these comorbidities, in particular anxiety and depression, may have in common persistent and maladaptive patterns of thinking which are related to maladaptive metacognitive beliefs. Further research should assess metacognitive processes of children and adolescents with headache in order to increase their ability to control their own cognitive processes and consequently monitor factors which may trigger the attacks.
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- Noemi Faedda
- Department of Paediatric and Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric and Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric and Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric and Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric and Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Benore E, Monnin K. Behavioral Treatment for Headaches in Children: A Practical Guide for the Child Psychologist. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2017; 56:71-76. [PMID: 27029820 DOI: 10.1177/0009922816638665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Headache is a highly prevalent condition and is the leading cause for school absences. Despite the rich literature supporting behavioral treatments for headache, many child psychologists mistakenly perceive that they lack appropriate training to treat children with headache. Likewise, many physicians feel underprepared to refer the child for behavioral treatments. This article serves as a primer, providing tools for the general child psychologist or mental health provider by answering frequently asked questions. First, we provide a concise background on pathophysiology and medical care for headache. We then detail aspects of behavioral interventions for headache, including a case example. We included a limited list of up-to-date references most relevant to the child psychologist who does not treat headache on a regular basis to support further reading. By reviewing this primer, local mental health professionals can provide children with headache access to high-quality, evidence-based clinical care closer to home.
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Faedda N, Cerutti R, Verdecchia P, Migliorini D, Arruda M, Guidetti V. Behavioral management of headache in children and adolescents. J Headache Pain 2016; 17:80. [PMID: 27596923 PMCID: PMC5011470 DOI: 10.1186/s10194-016-0671-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2016] [Accepted: 08/20/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Headache is the most frequent neurological symptom and the most prevalent pain in children and adolescents, and constitutes a serious health problem that may lead to impairment in several areas. Psychosocial factors, social environment, life events, school and family stressors are all closely related to headaches. A multidisciplinary strategy is fundamental in addressing headache in children and adolescents. Applying such a strategy can lead to reductions in frequency and severity of the pain, improving significantly the quality of life of these children. It has been demonstrated that behavioral intervention is highly effective, especially in the treatment of paediatric headache, and can enhance or replace pharmacotherapy, with the advantage of eliminating dangerous side effects and or reducing costs. Behavioral interventions appear to maximize long-term therapeutic benefits and improve compliance with pharmacological treatment, which has proven a significant problem with child and adolescent with headache. The goal of this review is to examine the existing literature on behavioral therapies used to treat headache in children and adolescents, and so provide an up-to-date picture of what behavioral therapy is and what its effectiveness is.
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- Noemi Faedda
- Department of Pediatrics and Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Sapienza University of Rome, Via dei Sabelli, 108, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Sapienza University of Rome, Via dei Sabelli, 108, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering Antonio Ruberti, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Glia Institute, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Sapienza University of Rome, Via dei Sabelli, 108, 00185, Rome, Italy.
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Chiappedi M, Mensi MM, Termine C, Balottin U. Psychological Therapy in Adolescents with Chronic Daily Headache. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2015; 20:3. [DOI: 10.1007/s11916-015-0532-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Adolescents with Recurrent Headaches: A Pilot Feasibility Study. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 2015:508958. [PMID: 26798398 PMCID: PMC4700163 DOI: 10.1155/2015/508958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2015] [Accepted: 11/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Recurrent headaches cause significant burden for adolescents and their families. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been shown to reduce stress and alter the experience of pain, reduce pain burden, and improve quality of life. Research indicates that MBIs can benefit adults with chronic pain conditions including headaches. A pilot nonrandomized clinical trial was conducted with 20 adolescent females with recurrent headaches. Median class attendance was 7 of 8 total sessions; average class attendance was 6.10 ± 2.6. Adherence to home practice was good, with participants reporting an average of 4.69 (SD = 1.84) of 6 practices per week. Five participants dropped out for reasons not inherent to the group (e.g., extracurricular scheduling); no adverse events were reported. Parents reported improved quality of life and physical functioning for their child. Adolescent participants reported improved depression symptoms and improved ability to accept their pain rather than trying to control it. MBIs appear safe and feasible for adolescents with recurrent headaches. Although participants did not report decreased frequency or severity of headache following treatment, the treatment had a beneficial effect for depression, quality of life, and acceptance of pain and represents a promising adjunct treatment for adolescents with recurrent headaches.
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Objectives:To compare the efficacy and tolerability of the subcutaneous administration of N alpha methyl histamine versus oral propranolol in the treatment of migraine prophylaxis.Background:N alpha methyl histamine has a selective affinity for H3 receptors and could constitute a new therapeutic drug in migraine prophylaxis.Methods:Sixty patients with migraine were selected and enrolled in a 12-week double-blind controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of subcutaneous administration of N-alpha methyl histamine (1 to 3 ug twice a week ) n=30, compared to administration of 120 mg/day of oral propranolol n=30. the variables were: headache intensity, frequency of attacks, duration of migraine attacks and analgesic intake.Results:fifty five patients completed the study. the data collected during the 4th week of treatment revealed that N alpha methyl histamine and propranolol caused a significantly (p<0.01) greater reduction between the basal values and final values of every variable studied.Conclusions:Both N alpha methyl histamine and propranolol are similarly effective in reducing or eliminating the headache in migraine prophylaxis. low doses of N-alpha methyl histamine injected subcutaneously may represent a novel and effective therapeutic alternative in migraine patients and may lay the clinical and pharmacological groundwork for the use of H3 receptor agonist in migraine prophylaxis.
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Sehgal SA, Hassan M, Rashid S. Pharmacoinformatics elucidation of potential drug targets against migraine to target ion channel protein KCNK18. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2014; 8:571-81. [PMID: 24899801 PMCID: PMC4038526 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s63096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Migraine, a complex debilitating neurological disorder is strongly associated with potassium channel subfamily K member 18 (KCNK18). Research has emphasized that high levels of KCNK18 may be responsible for improper functioning of neurotransmitters, resulting in neurological disorders like migraine. In the present study, a hybrid approach of molecular docking and virtual screening were followed by pharmacophore identification and structure modeling. Screening was performed using a two-dimensional similarity search against recommended migraine drugs, keeping in view the physicochemical properties of drugs. LigandScout tool was used for exploring pharmacophore properties and designing novel molecules. Here, we report the screening of four novel compounds that have showed maximum binding affinity against KCNK18, obtained through the ZINC database, and Drug and Drug-Like libraries. Docking studies revealed that Asp-46, Ile-324, Ile-44, Gly-118, Leu-338, Val-113, and Phe-41 are critical residues for receptor–ligand interaction. A virtual screening approach coupled with docking energies and druglikeness rules illustrated that ergotamine and PB-414901692 are potential inhibitor compounds for targeting KCNK18. We propose that selected compounds may be more potent than the previously listed drug analogs based on the binding energy values. Further analysis of these inhibitors through site-directed mutagenesis could be helpful for exploring the details of ligand-binding pockets. Overall, the findings of this study may be helpful for designing novel therapeutic targets to cure migraine.
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- Sheikh Arslan Sehgal
- National Center for Bioinformatics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- National Center for Bioinformatics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- National Center for Bioinformatics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Balottin U, Ferri M, Racca M, Rossi M, Rossi G, Beghi E, Chiappedi M, Termine C. Psychotherapy versus usual care in pediatric migraine and tension-type headache: a single-blind controlled pilot study. Ital J Pediatr 2014; 40:6. [PMID: 24444140 PMCID: PMC3899919 DOI: 10.1186/1824-7288-40-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2013] [Accepted: 01/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Despite growing interest in psychotherapy in child and adolescent headache, efficacy studies in this research field have focused mainly on cognitive-behavioral therapies. Whereas relaxation and cognitive-behavioral techniques, in particular, have been found to reduce the intensity and frequency of headache in children and adolescents, data on psychodynamic psychotherapy in this population are lacking. Our aim was to explore the effectiveness of a brief psychodynamic psychotherapy program in the treatment of idiopathic headache in childhood and adolescence. Methods Thirty-three newly diagnosed idiopathic headache sufferers aged 6–18 years, consecutively referred to our outpatient services, were randomized to receive either a brief cycle of psychodynamic psychotherapy (eight sessions administered at two-week intervals) or usual care (clinical interview, neurological examination, counselling, symptomatic therapy). The two groups were evaluated at baseline (T0) and at six months (T1) to be assessed for headache characteristics (i.e. frequency, intensity and duration), quality of life (i.e. the EuroQoL score), patient’s global health status (i.e. the Clinical Global Impression score), and emotional-behavioral symptoms (i.e. Child Behavior Checklist scores). Results The two groups were fairly similar with reference to the main demographic and clinical variables. The T0/T1 comparison showed a statistically significant improvement in headache frequency (p = 0.005), intensity (p < 0.001) and duration (p = 0.002), a statistically significant improvement in the CGI score (p = 0.018), and a borderline improvement in the EuroQoL score (p = 0.053) in the group receiving psychotherapy. Conclusions According to our pilot findings, a brief psychodynamic psychotherapy program may be more effective than usual care in children and adolescents with idiopathic headache.
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- Department of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, C, Mondino National Neurological Institute, Pavia, Italy.
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Esposito M, Marotta R, Gallai B, Parisi L, Patriciello G, Lavano SM, Mazzotta G, Roccella M, Carotenuto M. Temperamental characteristics in childhood migraine without aura: a multicenter study. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2013; 9:1187-92. [PMID: 23983467 PMCID: PMC3748055 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s50458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Children with migraine seem to be more anxious, sensitive, deliberate, cautious, fearful, vulnerable to frustration, tidy, and less physically enduring than comparisons. To the best our knowledge no studies about the temperamental and the characterial dimension aspects in childhood migraine was conducted. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to describe the temperamental and character aspects in a sample of children affected by migraine without aura (MoA) and their relationship with clinical aspects of MoA such as frequency, duration, and severity of attacks. MATERIALS AND METHODS In our study, 486 children affected by MoA (239 male, 247 female) aged 7-12 years, (mean 10.04 ± 2.53 years) and 518 typical developing children comparable for age (P = 0.227) and sex (P = 0.892) were enrolled to assess their temperamental characteristics. The mothers of all subjects filled out the Junior Temperament and Character Inventory: Parent Version. RESULTS Children affected by migraine show a higher prevalence of harm avoidance and persistence temperamental domains (P < 0.001) and significantly lower prevalence of the self-directedness character trait (P = 0.023) with respect to the comparisons, according to Cloninger's model. The Spearman rank correlation analysis shows a significant relationship between migraine characteristics and temperamental domains. CONCLUSION The present study first identified differences in temperamental characteristics in children affected by MoA with respect to the comparisons, suggesting the need for this evaluation in order for better psychological pediatric management of children with migraine, with possible consequences and impact on the future outcomes of these subjects.
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- Maria Esposito
- Center for Childhood Headache, Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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Esposito M, Parisi L, Gallai B, Marotta R, Di Dona A, Lavano SM, Roccella M, Carotenuto M. Attachment styles in children affected by migraine without aura. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2013; 9:1513-9. [PMID: 24124370 PMCID: PMC3794987 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s52716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In recent years, great attention has been given to the presence of psychological problems and psychiatric comorbidity that are also present in children affected by primary headaches. The relationship between pain and attachment has been identified, and it may be that pain perception may change in relation with specific attachment styles. The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalent attachment style and verify its putative relationship and correlation with the main characteristics of migraine attacks, in school-aged children affected by migraine without aura (MoA). MATERIALS AND METHODS The study population consisted of 219 children (103 males, 116 females) aged between 6 and 11 years (mean 8.96 ± 2.14 years), consecutively referred for MoA compared with 381 healthy controls (174 males, 207 females; mean age 9.01 ± 1.75 years) randomly selected from schools. All the children were classified according to the attachment typologies of the Italian modified version of the Separation Anxiety Test; monthly headache frequency and mean headache duration were assessed from daily headache diaries kept by all the children. Headache intensity was assessed on a visual analog scale. The chi-square test and t-test, where appropriate, were applied, and the Spearman rank correlation test was applied to explore the relationship between the types of attachment style and clinical aspects of MoA. RESULTS The MoA group showed a significantly higher prevalence of type A (avoidant) attachment (P<0.001) and a significantly lower prevalence of type B (secure) attachment (P<0.001) compared with the control group. Moreover, the Spearman rank correlation analysis showed a significant relationship between MoA characteristics and the attachment style of MoA children. CONCLUSION The main findings of the present study were the higher prevalence among MoA children of the avoidant attachment style (type A) and the significantly lower prevalence of the secure style attachment (type B) compared with the normal controls, suggesting that the study of psychiatric comorbidity in pediatric headache may be enriched by this new aspect of analysis.
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- Maria Esposito
- Center for Childhood Headache, Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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Esposito M, Gallai B, Parisi L, Roccella M, Marotta R, Lavano SM, Gritti A, Mazzotta G, Carotenuto M. Maternal stress and childhood migraine: a new perspective on management. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2013; 9:351-5. [PMID: 23493447 PMCID: PMC3593768 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s42818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Migraine without aura is a primary headache which is frequent and disabling in the developmental age group. No reports are available concerning the prevalence and impact of migraine in children on the degree of stress experienced by parents. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of maternal stress in a large pediatric sample of individuals affected by migraine without aura. METHODS The study population consisted of 218 children (112 boys, 106 girls) of mean age 8.32 ± 2.06 (range 6-13) years suffering from migraine without aura and a control group of 405 typical developing children (207 boys, 198 girls) of mean age 8.54 ± 2.47 years. Mothers of children in each group answered the Parent Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF) questionnaire to assess parental stress levels. RESULTS The two groups were matched for age (P = 0.262), gender (P = 0.983), and body mass index adjusted for age (P = 0.106). Mothers of children with migraine without aura reported higher mean PSI-SF scores related to the Parental Distress domain (P < 0.001), Dysfunctional Parent-Child Interaction domain (P < 0.001), Difficult Child subscale (P < 0.001), and Total Stress domain than mothers of controls (P < 0.001). No differences between the two groups were found for Defensive Responding subscale scores. CONCLUSION Our study may be the first to highlight the presence of high levels of stress in parents of children affected by migraine without aura.
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- Maria Esposito
- Center for Childhood Headache, Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical, and Preventive Medicine, Second University of Naples, Naples
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Esposito M, Ruberto M, Gimigliano F, Marotta R, Gallai B, Parisi L, Lavano SM, Roccella M, Carotenuto M. Effectiveness and safety of Nintendo Wii Fit Plus™ training in children with migraine without aura: a preliminary study. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2013; 9:1803-10. [PMID: 24453490 PMCID: PMC3890965 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s53853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Migraine without aura (MoA) is a painful syndrome, particularly in childhood; it is often accompanied by severe impairments, including emotional dysfunction, absenteeism from school, and poor academic performance, as well as issues relating to poor cognitive function, sleep habits, and motor coordination. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study population consisted of 71 patients affected by MoA (32 females, 39 males) (mean age: 9.13±1.94 years); the control group consisted of 93 normally developing children (44 females, 49 males) (mean age: 8.97±2.03 years) recruited in the Campania school region. The entire population underwent a clinical evaluation to assess total intelligence quotient level, visual-motor integration (VMI) skills, and motor coordination performance, the later using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M-ABC). Children underwent training using the Wii-balance board and Nintendo Wii Fit Plus™ software (Nintendo Co, Ltd, Kyoto, Japan); training lasted for 12 weeks and consisted of three 30-minute sessions per week at their home. RESULTS The two starting populations (MoA and controls) were not significantly different for age (P=0.899) and sex (P=0.611). M-ABC and VMI performances at baseline (T0) were significantly different in dexterity, balance, and total score for M-ABC (P<0.001) and visual (P=0.003) and motor (P<0.001) tasks for VMI. After 3 months of Wii training (T1), MoA children showed a significant improvement in M-ABC global performance (P<0.001), M-ABC dexterity (P<0.001), M-ABC balance (P<0.001), and VMI motor task (P<0.001). CONCLUSION Our study reported the positive effects of the Nintendo Wii Fit Plus™ system as a rehabilitative device for the visuomotor and balance skills impairments among children affected by MoA, even if further research and longer follow-up are needed.
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- Maria Esposito
- Center for Childhood Headache, Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Clinic, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Odonto-Stomathologic Disciplines, Pathology - Orthopedic Sciences, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Center for Childhood Headache, Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Clinic, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Naples, Italy ; Department of Odonto-Stomathologic Disciplines, Pathology - Orthopedic Sciences, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, "Magna Graecia" University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Unit of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Child Neuropsychiatry, Department of Psychology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Child Neuropsychiatry, Department of Psychology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Center for Childhood Headache, Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Clinic, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Naples, Italy
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Connelly M, Bickel J. Chronic daily headache in children and adolescents: science and conjecture. Pain Manag 2013; 3:47-58. [DOI: 10.2217/pmt.12.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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SUMMARY Chronic daily headache comprises a group of headache disorders in which headaches occur almost daily or continuously over several months. Although chronic daily headache is one of the most common chronic pain disorders in pediatrics, data on pathophysiological mechanisms and relative efficacy of treatments remain sparse. In this review, we aim to provide contemporary information on classification, epidemiology, etiology and treatment of pediatric chronic daily headache based on extant empirical data when available, or general consensus in the field when not.
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- Mark Connelly
- Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
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- Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2411 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64110, USA
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Kaczynski KJ, Claar RL, Lebel AA. Relations between pain characteristics, child and parent variables, and school functioning in adolescents with chronic headache: a comparison of tension-type headache and migraine. J Pediatr Psychol 2012; 38:351-64. [PMID: 23248346 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jss120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess for differences in headache characteristics and psychosocial factors based on headache diagnosis, and to evaluate whether headache diagnosis moderates relations between psychosocial factors and school difficulties. METHODS Retrospective chart review was conducted with 262 adolescents with chronic tension-type headache (TTH; N = 153) and migraine evaluated at a pediatric headache clinic. Adolescents completed measures of anxiety, depression, and pain coping. Parents completed a measure of parental protective behavior and school functioning. RESULTS Adolescents with TTH reported greater depression symptoms, and their parents endorsed greater school difficulties, whereas parents of adolescents with migraine reported more protective parenting. Protective parenting was positively associated with school difficulties in both groups, but the relation was significantly stronger in adolescents with TTH. Headache duration and depression symptoms were significant predictors of school functioning in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Headache duration and depression may impact school functioning independent of headache diagnosis. Protective parenting, in particular, seems to be linked to school-related disability in adolescents with TTH, and this link may be important to consider in assessment and treatment.
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- Karen J Kaczynski
- Pain Treatment Service, Children's Hospital Boston, 333 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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