Accessing Care
Home »
Accessing Care for Migraine and Headache Disorders in Canada
Finding the right specialist, getting a diagnosis, trying out treatments – people with migraine and headache disorders frequently interact with the healthcare system, and it is not always an easy journey. To help you along the way, our team of medical contributors have created these helpful video webinars, articles, and other resources.
Navigating Migraine and Headache Care in Canada: A Resource Guide
For Canadians managing migraine, finding effective healthcare support is essential. Navigating the system, however, requires understanding available options and identifying which providers offer...
New Migraine Treatment Guidelines
The Canadian Headache Society has released its updated Migraine Prevention Guidelines, featuring the latest evidence-based recommendations to enhance migraine care. These guidelines provide...
Navigating Migraine and Headache Care in Canada: A Resource Guide
For Canadians managing migraine, finding effective healthcare support is essential. Navigating the system, however, requires understanding available options and identifying which providers offer...
Migraine in Canada: Report Card on Access to Care and Treatment
Migraine is a leading cause of disability in Canada, yet many people with migraine and related headache disorders face significant barriers to accessing quality care and treatment. Migraine Canada’s...
Detailed guide on how to use a headache diary
Tracking your migraine attacks through a diary is crucial for effective management. This guide will help you understand how to use a migraine diary to track attack frequency, symptoms, medication...
Migraine Talks Episode 10: Migraine in the Workplace
Despite the World Health Organization recognizing the disabling impact of migraine, there's still much work to be done to change perceptions and adapt work environments. In episode #10, Dr....
Migraine Talks Episode 8: Mental Health and Migraine
Our social environment often perpetuates inaccurate perceptions of migraines, leading to isolation and a vicious cycle of anxiety and depression for those affected. In episode #8, social worker and...
Migraine Talks Episode 7: Migraine Advocacy
In episode #7, Maya Carvalho, founder of the Chronic Migraine Support Group Canada, joins Dr. Leroux to explore the challenges Canadian patients face and the efforts underway to improve their care....
Migraine Talks Episode 4: Healthcare System
Inspired by the experiences her patients have shared, Dr. Leroux reveals how misconceptions about migraine frequently result in inadequate care and suboptimal treatments. She delves into what can be...
Debunking the myths on types of headache diagnosis
Welcome to an insightful exploration of migraine with Dr. Elizabeth Leroux, a neurologist and headache specialist known for her expertise and advocacy in migraine medicine. Join us as Dr. Leroux...
Hormones and Migraine – What’s The Connection?
Explore the intricate relationship between hormones and migraine with Dr. Candice Todd, a renowned general neurologist and headache medicine specialist at the Scarborough Health Network in Toronto,...
Migraine Pain and Mental Health
Join, Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC and Director of the Pain Medicine Residency Program, as he delves into the complex intersection of pain and mental health. Pain isn't just physical—it...
YOU can make a difference –
Help us improve access to migraine care in Canada!
At Migraine Canada, we know that patient resources are only one piece of the puzzle. In addition to supporting people like you, we are diligently working to inform policymakers and healthcare providers about the realities of migraine – after all, it is only possible to access care if care is available! Visit our advocacy toolkit or donate now to support this important work.
(it only take 5 minutes!)