Headache in Adolescents

The most common headache disorders in adolescents are tension-type headache, migraine, and posttraumatic headache . These disorders in adolescents may have different characteristics than in adults but can be similarly disabling. This review highlights the emerging abortive and preventive treatment options for the adolescent population. Although future high-quality headache studies in this age group are still needed, current evidence for the safety and efficacy of various treatment modalities is also discussed.