It’s June, and you know what that means… It’s time for all of us in the migraine and headache community to raise our voices about these often misunderstood disorders. There are a LOT of us — we’re going to be heard!
This year’s Migraine and Headache Awareness Month theme is Myth, Truth, Action.
Meet CEFALY’s migraine ambassadors
We’ve invited 4 of our favorite migraine advocates to share and debunk widespread migraine myths.
June 6: Migraine Babe
Cannon is the director of social and community for the virtual neurology clinic Neura Health. She educates others about her life with MUMS (migraine with unilateral motor symptoms).
Cannon will be tackling this harmful myth: “Your life is over if you have migraine.” Cannon is living proof that this myth is false. Her migraine toolkit — including CEFALY — empowers her to manage complex and severe symptoms so she can function and work full time.
Cannon will be discussing this myth and taking questions live on TikTok at 3 PM EST on June 6.
June 13: Momming with Migraine
Jen is dedicated to being the mentor she wished she had when she was first diagnosed with chronic migraine in 2017. She seeks to live a joyful life with migraine — with the help of service dog Buddy. Jen has two toddlers, and she’s dedicated to helping other parents pursue their joy and live adventurous lives.
Jen will be challenging the myth that “You can’t be a good parent with migraine.” Join her on YouTube at 2 PM EST on June 13!
June 20: The Migraine Nurse
Michele, a registered nurse, lived with daily chronic migraine for over 10 years. Today, she coaches patients on raising their migraine threshold and addressing hidden triggers.
Join Michele live on Instagram at 2 PM EST June 20! She’ll be talking about a myth we’ve all heard too many times: that migraine is just a headache.
June 27: Yoga for Migraine
Adriane is a certified yoga instructor, a migraine coach, and a CEFALY user since 2015. She uses yoga and Pain Reprocessing Therapy to help people decrease their migraine days and reconnect to the activities that give them joy and purpose.
She’ll be taking on this classic myth: that migraine is a genetic disease and so there’s nothing you can do about it. Migraine can be inherited — that’s true. Migraine can be really complex and difficult to treat — that’s also true. But you CAN find an integrative treatment approach that empowers you to get back to life. Adriane will share how she did it live on Instagram at 2 PM EST on June 27.
Be a part of these #MHAM24 events!
June 1: Migraine at Work Day
Get tips you can use to advocate for yourself and ask for migraine accommodations at work!
June 2: Register for Miles for Migraine
Miles for Migraine is hosting walk/run/relax events in 24 cities this year. Registration for the in-person events is FREE in 2024! Find an event near you and register today.
June 5: Migraine Meanderings- Myths Facebook Live
Dr. Thomas Berk, medical director of Neura Health is joining Migraine Meanderings’ Shosh Lipson for an “open mic” discussion on June 5th to answer your questions about migraine myths and truths. Learn more.
June 6: Military with Headache Diseases Day
Today we acknowledge the men and women who serve our country and live with headache disease. Did you know that for veterans, CEFALY is fully covered by VA healthcare benefits? Learn more.
June 7: In Remembrance Day
On the seventh day of June, we honor the people we’ve lost due to the disabling impact of migraine and headache disease. Light a candle in remembrance, take a picture of your light and share using #ShineALight. Learn about the women who inspired Remembrance Day.
June 8: Register for the Cure for Cluster Virtual 5K
Today’s the deadline to register if you want to get your race T-shirt and swag in time for the race on June 22! Sign up and get more details.
June 11: Migraine at Work Live Webinar
Learn how to initiate conversations about migraine with your employer, request accommodations, and weigh the benefits and drawbacks of disclosing your condition. Register for the webinar here.
June 16: Headache Diseases in Men Day
Did you know 10.7% of men in the United States have experienced migraine or severe headache? June 16 is a day to acknowledge them.
June 19: Disparities in Headache Day
Research has shown that migraine is underdiagnosed and undertreated in patients of color. On Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, the migraine community recognizes racial disparities in headache care.
June 21: Shades for Migraine Day
Time to put on your favorite sunglasses or Avulux migraine lenses! Post a picture wearing sunglasses on social media and tag with #ShadesForMigraine.
June 22: Cure For Cluster Virtual 5K
Register by midnight on June 21 for this virtual race, which raises funds for cluster headache research. Learn more.
June 29: Chronic Migraine Awareness Day
Chronic migraine means having at least 15 headache days every month. That means half your life is affected by migraine pain! People with chronic migraine often experience migraine symptoms that are more severe and longer lasting, compared to episodic migraine. If you live with chronic migraine and you wish you could prevent and treat attacks without medication, it’s time to try CEFALY. Discover how CEFALY works.
