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By Akron Children's Hospital
POSTED: 02:02 p.m. EST, Nov 19, 2008
AKRON, Ohio (Nov. 18, 2008) – Registration is now open for a group treatment program for children and teens who suffer from headaches.
Akron Children’s Hospital’s NeuroDevelopmental Center has developed the group treatment, which has been clinically and statistically proven to reduce the frequency and intensity of the headaches.
“The treatment focuses on cognitive and behavioral strategies, rather than medicine, to help children and teens manage their headaches,” said Ethan Benore, Ph.D., a pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital and director of the program. “Sessions include relaxation training, stress management, emotional control, and daily health habits. These strategies have been proven helpful for children with primary headaches.”
Headaches rank among the top five health problems in childhood. Some studies have reported a 40 percent prevalence for headaches by age 7, and 75 percent by age 15.
“Headaches can be rough on children and teens,” said Dr. Benore. “Some kids frequently miss school, while others try to push through the pain and suffer in silence. They are miserable, irritable and struggle to get through the day. Extra-curricular activities and friendships can be impacted.”
The treatment groups meet for five, 90-minute sessions from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Akron Children’s. The next session for children 8 to 12 meets on Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 26. The next session for teens 13 and older meets on Tuesdays beginning Jan. 27.
In recent years, there has been more focus on awareness and behavioral strategies for headache management as there is evidence that many over-the-counter medications for headaches may actually trigger more headaches.
For more information about the treatment groups, call Akron Children’s NeuroDevelopmental Center at 330-543-8050. A referral from the child’s primary care doctor or neurologist is requested. Sessions are covered by most major insurance companies.
About Akron Children’s Hospital
Akron Children’s Hospital cares for about 500,000 patients each year and performs more pediatric surgeries than any other hospital in northeast Ohio. Children's operates a 253-bed pediatric hospital in downtown Akron, housing a regional burn center for both adults and children, a pediatric trauma center, regional neonatal and pediatric intensive care units and more than 30 clinical specialties. Akron Children’s offers pediatric care at more than 40 locations throughout the region. In addition, more than 100 advocacy, education, outreach and research programs are provided to children and their families. Akron Children’s Hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission and Magnet Recognition Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. For more information, visit www.akronchildrens.org.
AKRON, Ohio (Nov. 18, 2008) – Registration is now open for a group treatment program for children and teens who suffer from headaches.
Akron Children’s Hospital’s NeuroDevelopmental Center has developed the group treatment, which has been clinically and statistically proven to reduce the frequency and intensity of the headaches.
“The treatment focuses on cognitive and behavioral strategies, rather than medicine, to help children and teens manage their headaches,” said Ethan Benore, Ph.D., a pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital and director of the program. “Sessions include relaxation training, stress management, emotional control, and daily health habits. These strategies have been proven helpful for children with primary headaches.”
Headaches rank among the top five health problems in childhood. Some studies have reported a 40 percent prevalence for headaches by age 7, and 75 percent by age 15.
“Headaches can be rough on children and teens,” said Dr. Benore. “Some kids frequently miss school, while others try to push through the pain and suffer in silence. They are miserable, irritable and struggle to get through the day. Extra-curricular activities and friendships can be impacted.”
The treatment groups meet for five, 90-minute sessions from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Akron Children’s. The next session for children 8 to 12 meets on Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 26. The next session for teens 13 and older meets on Tuesdays beginning Jan. 27.
In recent years, there has been more focus on awareness and behavioral strategies for headache management as there is evidence that many over-the-counter medications for headaches may actually trigger more headaches.
For more information about the treatment groups, call Akron Children’s NeuroDevelopmental Center at 330-543-8050. A referral from the child’s primary care doctor or neurologist is requested. Sessions are covered by most major insurance companies.
About Akron Children’s Hospital
Akron Children’s Hospital cares for about 500,000 patients each year and performs more pediatric surgeries than any other hospital in northeast Ohio. Children's operates a 253-bed pediatric hospital in downtown Akron, housing a regional burn center for both adults and children, a pediatric trauma center, regional neonatal and pediatric intensive care units and more than 30 clinical specialties. Akron Children’s offers pediatric care at more than 40 locations throughout the region. In addition, more than 100 advocacy, education, outreach and research programs are provided to children and their families. Akron Children’s Hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission and Magnet Recognition Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. For more information, visit www.akronchildrens.org.
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