Migraines tied to raised risk of depression, suicidal thoughts

People who suffer from migraines are twice as likely to be depressed as others without the debilitating headaches, according to a new study published recently in the journal Depression Research and Treatment.

And those who experience migraines, particularly people younger than 30, are also more likely to consider suicide, the Canadian researchers said. Routine screenings and interventions are needed for those migraine sufferers at greatest risk for both depression and suicidal thoughts, the study authors contend.

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