Screening Patients With Headaches for Abuse.

Nearly 6 in 10 patients with migraine have experienced childhood maltreatment. Asking about childhood or ongoing abuse is essential in developing optimal treatment plans. By using the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study questionnaire, neurologists can capture information about childhood adversity. Childhood adversity is associated with chronic migraine, but can also lead to psychiatric comorbidity. Knowing how to address previous adversity can improve health outcomes.