Migraine Canada

The Migraine Connection: The Impact of Sleep and Mental Health (part 2)
2026-01-28 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
The Migraine Connection: The Impact of Sleep and Mental Health (part 2)🗓️ Wednesday, January 28, 2025🕢 7:30 PM EST
🎙️ Presented by: Michael Mak MD, FRCPC
📌 This webinar is open to everyone.
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There will be a Q&A at the end of the webinar.

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The Migraine Connection: The Impact of Sleep and Mental Health (part 1)
2026-01-14 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
The Migraine Connection: The Impact of Sleep and Mental Health (part 1)

🗓️ Wednesday, January 14, 2026🕢 7:30 PM EST
🎙️ Presented by: Dr. Michael Mak, MD, FRCPC, FAASM
Topics include:

The Role of Sleep in Migraine
Mental Health & Migraine: A Two-Way Link
The Triangle: Migraine, Sleep, and Mental Health

📌 This webinar is open to everyone.
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There will be a Q&A at the end of the webinar.

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Understanding Neuromodulation Devices for Migraine Treatment Webinar
2025-11-03 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Join our upcoming webinar to learn about neuromodulation and its role in migraine treatment. We’ll cover what neuromodulation devices are, how they work, the options currently available, and how to access this form of treatment. You’ll also gain insight into whether neuromodulation may be the right choice for you.

🗓️ Monday, November 3
⏱️ 7:30 PM EST

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Canadian Disability Benefits: From Application to Appeal Webinar
2025-10-08 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
New Webinar – Canadian Disability Benefits: From Application to Appeal Webinar
Presented by: Judy Clark, LSO Paralegal, Advocate, Notary Public & Geoff Hume, LSO Paralegal, Advocate
If your health conditions are affecting your ability to work, understanding disability benefits and the application process is essential. This webinar will guide you through the key Canadian programs like CPP Disability, ODSP, and OW. Whether you’re preparing to apply, facing a denial, or considering an appeal, learn what support and legal resources are available to help you navigate the system successfully.
Topics covered:
– Overview of disability benefits and eligibility
– Applying for CPP Disability, ODSP, and OW
– What to do if your application is denied
– Accessing local legal advice and support for applications and appeal
🗓️ Wednesday, October 8, 2025
🕢 7:30 PM EST

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Concussion & Migraine Webinar
2025-09-09 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
New Webinar: Concussion & MigrainePresented by: Dr. Paul Cooper, MD, FRCPC.
Learn about the connection between concussion, post-traumatic headache (PTH), and migraine. Dr. Paul Cooper will discuss how head injuries happen, the differences between PTH and migraine symptoms, and how traumatic brain injury can affect people with migraine.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 9⏰ Time: 7:30PM EST

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Vancouver Move for Migraine Meet-Up
2025-06-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join our Move for Migraine Vancouver Meet-up!
🗓️ June 22⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST📍 John Hendry Park, Near the Trout Lake Beach and concession stand.
Registration is not required, everyone is welcome.
Refreshments are available on site.
Remember to record your steps & donate at: https://migrainecanada.org/move-for-migraine/
We’re so excited to have you join us in raising awareness and helping build a more supportive community for those living with migraine!
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When Work and Health Intersect: the Duty to Accommodate
2025-06-16 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
When Work and Health Intersect: the Duty to Accommodate in Practice – employee/patient perspective
Presented by: Candice Roc, BA Hrs, LL.L, J.D.
The webinar will contain information about:

Legal Foundations of the Duty to Accommodate (10-15 min)
Communicating Functional limitations (10-15 min)
Understanding the Unique Challenges of Migraine and Headache Disorders (10-15 min)
Roles and Responsibilities in the Accommodation Process (15-20 min)

Employee/Patients
Employers
Healthcare practitioners

Promising practices (10-15 min)

Examples of strategies to address functional limitations

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There will be a Q&A at the end of the webinar.

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Toronto Move for Migraine Meet-up
2025-06-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | High Park Toronto, 1873 Bloor Street W, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 2Z3, Canada
Join our Move for Migraine Toronto in-person event!
🗓️ June 8⏰ 12:00 PM EST📍 High Park.Meeting Point: Going into the park, the picnic tables located on the right side of Colborne Lodge Rd.

Registration is not required, everyone is welcome.
Refreshments are available on site.
For those interested in a short 1k walk, we will head out from the meet up area at 1pm. If you are interested in coming out and don’t want to “walk” that’s fine too! Its nice to meet up and chat with community members.
Remember to record your steps & donate at: https://migrainecanada.org/move-for-migraine
We’re so excited to have you join us in raising awareness and helping build a more supportive community for those living with migraine!
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Calgary Move for Migraine Walk
2025-06-07 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | Bowness Park, in front of Seasons of Bowness Restaurant., 6433 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 0E6, Canada
Join our Move for Migraine Calgary Walk!
🗓️ June 7⏰ 9:30 AM Mountain Time📍 Bowness Park, in front of Seasons of Bowness Restaurant.
Option for a 5 or 7Km walk. Help us record enough steps to walk across Canada!Registration is not required, everyone is welcome.
Refreshments are available on site.
Remember to record your steps & donate at: https://migrainecanada.org/move-for-migraine/
We’re so excited to have you join us in raising awareness and helping build a more supportive community for those living with migraine!
Join our newsletter to stay informed about the latest updates and event changes.

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Migraine & Mental Health: Functional Neurologic Disorders
2025-05-12 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Dr. Alexander Melinyshyn, BSc, MD, FRCPC (Neurology), Dr. Michael Mak, MD, FRCPC, DRCPSC, FCPA, FAASM

After attending this webinar, participants will be better able to:

Recognise the other bothersome symptoms commonly associated with migraine that are not part of the core migraine criteria
Describe what is a Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND)?
Understand current theories about why FNDs occur
Minimise the stigma surrounding a diagnosis of FND
Describe treatment approaches to managing FND

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Adult ADHD Webinar
2025-05-06 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Adult ADHD Webinar

Adult ADHD & Migraine: Understanding the Connection
🗓️ Tuesday, May 6, 2025
🕢 7:30 PM EST
🎙️ Presented by Dr. Gurdeep Parhar, MD CCFP CCBOM CIME
Join us for an informative webinar exploring Adult ADHD and its relationship to migraine. Dr. Gurdeep Parhar will walk us through key topics, including:

What is Adult ADHD?

Overview of symptoms
Differences from childhood ADHD
Common challenges in work, relationships, and daily life

Diagnosis and Assessment

How ADHD is diagnosed in adults
Screening tools and professional evaluations
Ruling out co-existing conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression)

Strategies for Managing ADHD
Organization, time management, and focus tips
Role of therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and technology
Treatment and Support

Medication and non-medication options
Support systems and community resources

ADHD and Migraine

Is there a connection between the two?
Possible pathophysiology
Medications that may trigger migraine
Practical tips for managing ADHD and migraine together

Embracing Strengths

From stigma to self-acceptance
ADHD’s unique advantages in creativity and problem-solving

📌 This webinar is open to everyone—whether you’re living with ADHD, migraine, or both, or supporting someone who is.
Register now to secure your spot!
There will be a Q&A at the end of the webinar.
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM Eastern Time (EST)

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