London L H, Shulman B, Diamond S
Diamond Headache Clinic, 467 West Deming Place, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60614-1726, USA.
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2001 Oct;5(5):467-71. doi: 10.1007/s11916-001-0059-1.
Tension-type headaches are a common occurrence for many people. Psychological issues such as stress, depression, and anxiety have been shown to coexist with tension-type headaches. The relationship between psychological factors and headaches is supported by literature, and treatments that combine a pharmacologic and psychological approach address the needs of the whole person. In this article, the role of psychometric testing and the application of psychological interventions for use on patients with tension-type headaches are reviewed. Recommendations are made about approaches that are designed to improve physical and psychological health.
紧张型头痛对许多人来说很常见。压力、抑郁和焦虑等心理问题已被证明与紧张型头痛并存。心理因素与头痛之间的关系得到了文献的支持，药物治疗和心理治疗相结合的方法满足了患者的整体需求。本文综述了心理测量测试的作用以及心理干预在紧张型头痛患者中的应用。文中还就旨在改善身心健康的方法提出了建议。
