Supporting Employees with Migraine in the Workplace

Description

Migraine is a complex and disabling neurological disorder, most common among adults aged 30 to 49, and affects over 25% of the workforce.  Far from being a condition left at home, migraine follows employees to the workplace – contributing to higher healthcare costs, lost productivity, and reduced quality of life.

In fact, migraine is the second most debilitating disease worldwide and yet remains widely underdiagnosed and undertreated.    

Quick Migraine Facts

• 75% of migraine sufferers are not accurately diagnosed. 
• 24% will seek care for their condition the Emergency Department during their lifetime. 
• Over 90% of report that migraine interferes with education, career, or social activities. 
• Many women rate migraine pain more intense than childbirth. 

Session Topics

This panel will explore how employers can better support employees affected by migraine, focusing on: 

• The health burden of migraine and its frequent comorbidities, including mental health issues, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, and sleep disorders. 
• The diagnostic challenges of migraine and the substantial direct and indirect costs of mismanagement or lack of treatment. 
• The lived experience of employees with migraine, including its impact on career progression and overall quality of life. 
• Outcomes from a virtual migraine education program piloted in a large metropolitan school district.
• Practical resources for employers, including the “Migraine at Work©” initiative, to foster more inclusive, migraine-friendly workplaces. 

Join us to learn how your organization can take meaningful steps to support this often overlooked but significantly impacted segment of the workforce.