The Overlap Between Migraine and Depression: Why Treating Both Matters
When you live with migraine, you know it’s more than just head pain. What many don’t realize is how often migraine and depression show up together—and how treating only one can leave people stuck in a cycle of worsening symptoms.
In our latest episode of More Good Days, Haven’s founder Izac Ross and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nada Hindiyeh are joined by Dr. Susan Hutchinson to unpack the deep link between migraine and depression. Together, they explore:
- What the research says about the bidirectional connection between depression and migraine
- Why women and people with chronic migraine are especially at risk
- What Haven does differently to identify depression early and treat the whole person
- Tips for finding support—even if you’re not in California
Dr. Hutchinson shares stories from decades in practice, emphasizing the need to screen for depression in anyone with frequent migraine episodes. From screening tools like the PHQ-2 to the role of antidepressants like duloxetine, this episode offers hope and guidance for people living with both conditions.
“You can’t just treat the migraine and assume the depression will get better—or vice versa. You have to treat both to truly help the person.”
Whether you’re a patient, provider, or caregiver, this conversation is packed with insights to help you or someone you love find more good days.
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