Strategies and tips for treating non-migraine headaches

It can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of a non-migraine headache and symptoms can be vague. If left untreated, headaches can lead to poor mood, sleep and a reduced quality of life. Missed red flags can lead to significant harm to patients such as stroke and malignancy. How can family doctors address a patient's headache to help improve their quality of life and prevent overreliance on pain medication? Listen to this session as our panel shares their personal experiences in treating patients with non-migraine headaches. We also share resources and practical tips to help support you and your patients. Panelists: Sheri Wark, Sport Medicine & Family Physician, Mountdale Family Health Team; NOSM Assistant Professor, Thunder Bay, ON Virginia McEwen Co-host: Nikki Bozinoff, Division Head, Mental Health and Addictions, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto; Physician, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Moderator: Stephanie Zhou, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director, Toronto Public Health, Toronto, ON This session originally took place on November 22, 2023. A video recording can be viewed here.