People with migraine suffer a degree of stigma, including internalised stigma.[Seng & Seng, 2016; Young et al., 2013] Psychiatric disorders are also associated with a stigma, and so when the two conditions are comorbid, this worsens the burden of migraine.[Seng & Seng, 2016] Acting in concert, migraine symptoms with psychiatric comorbidity may lessen a person’s ability to feel positive about their treatment plan.[Seng & Seng, 2016] Research is needed into the best treatment practice concerning patients with migraine and psychiatric comorbidities, including pharmacological and behavioural therapies.[Seng & Seng, 2016]
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