Migraine in the Workplace
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Migraine disease is one of the most common yet undertreated medical conditions affecting the global workforce. Employers can play a key role in helping employees with migraine get the care they need to succeed.
What Is Mental Health Action Day?
Mental Health Action Day is an opportunity to transform awareness into action inside your organization.
This year, join thousands of partners who are empowering their employees to dedicate one hour to helping themselves, their colleagues, and their communities — one meaningful action at a time.
This year, join thousands of partners who are empowering their employees to dedicate one hour to helping themselves, their colleagues, and their communities — one meaningful action at a time.
What Is Migraine?
A migraine attack is not just a headache. Migraine is a complex neurological disease characterized by recurrent attacks of severe pain on one or both sides of the head, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound, and vision disturbances.
Migraine by the Numbers
Migraine is the second-leading cause of disability globally.
About 1 in 5 women and nearly 1 in 10 men experience migraine.
90% of people who have migraine say it interferes with their work, education, and social life.
The Business Case for Action
As many as one in five U.S. workers have migraine, costing employers billions each year in reduced productivity and performance.
Migraine prevalence peaks during prime working years (ages 25-55).
Employers spend an extra $8,900 per year for each employee with migraine in health care costs and lost productivity.
Employees are 54% less effective on the job when working through a migraine attack.
Companies that offer migraine education, accommodations, and access to treatment can lower these costs and improve employee well-being.
Migraine in the Workplace
Tools & Resources
Practical resources to help you create a migraine-friendly workplace.
Comprehensive Employer Guide
Despite its impact on employee health and business performance, migraine remains undertreated and stigmatized, particularly in the workplace. This guide provides an overview of the disease, a business case for supporting workers with migraine, and how to get started.
Assess Your Team's Needs & Fight Stigma
Migraine is often misunderstood, leading to stigma that can prevent employees from seeking the support they need. Here are tools to help your team understand migraine and feel more comfortable asking for help.
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Provide Accommodations & Access to Treatment
Employers can play a key role in migraine management by ensuring access to the most effective treatment options and providing simple but effective accommodations in the workplace.
Companies in Action
How employers are supporting workers with migraine — and what you can learn from them.
