The relationship between social support, and couple’s relationship in chronic headache

Health psychology investigates the role of the family and social support as a key factor for mediating stress in situations of chronic illness. As regards to chronic headache, there are few studies that correlate this condition with the perception of social support in patients. In fact, patients with chronic headache use little social support as a coping strategy, despite this, it is considered an important strategy in the management of disease. It has been reported that poor social support perceived by patients with chronic headache is related to a perception of high stress levels; the patients with chronic headaches, also, could have more difficulties in maintaining social relationships. The family support is more important than social support for MOH patients.