Mind Body InterventionMind Body Intervention for Chronic Migraine Headaches

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult (≥ 18 years of age)
2. Previously diagnosed with migraine headache based on ICHD-3 beta criteria 91
3. A score of ≥ 50 on the Headache Impact Test-6 self-report survey (moderate impact) 92
4. Presence of migraine headaches at least 5 days per month
5. Willing to engage in a Mind-Body intervention
6. Willing/able to participate in remote sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Known history or suspicion of headaches due to organic cause (e.g. cancer, sinus infection, head trauma, cerebrovascular disease)
2. Diagnosis of other chronic pain syndromes that may cloud assessments (e.g. fibromyalgia, chronic idiopathic neck pain)
3. Diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia
4. Active addiction disorder, e.g. cocaine or IV heroin use, that would interfere with study participation
5. Major psychiatric comorbidity (e.g., schizophrenia). Anxiety and mild-moderate depression are not considered exclusions.