Update: Migraine Trainer® App
As of Spring 2025, the Migraine Trainer® app will no longer be available for download as an app. A digital toolkit of Migraine Trainer resources and tracking tools is in development. If you have important data stored in the app, we recommend that you download it before you update your device.
Migraine Trainer® was developed by NINDS to help teens ages 13+ understand possible causes of their migraines and take a greater role in their treatment by creating an individual migraine management plan with their parents and healthcare providers.
Migraine Trainer provides teens with tools and resources to help them understand their migraine triggers, track their symptoms, and manage a migraine that is underway.
What does the research say?
Ten percent of kids ages 5-15 have migraines and 90% of migraine cases in children are hereditary. Plus, about 1 in 4 younger people with migraines have depression, and half have anxiety. Many studies have shown that behavioral strategies may be effective in helping kids manage their migraines. Some of these techniques include getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and lowering stress levels.
Where can I learn more?
For more resources and activities related to brain health and function for parents, students, and teachers, visit the NINDS Brain Educational Resources page.
Migraine Trainer® and the Migraine Trainer® design are marks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.