Migraine in the Workplace:
Conversation Guide for Managers

Create a more inclusive workplace by having compassionate discussions about migraine

Migraine is more than "just a bad headache"; it's a neurological disorder that can significantly impact an employee's productivity, well-being, and overall quality of life.

This conversation guide can help managers combat migraine stigma and create a more inclusive — and productive — workplace by having compassionate and informed discussions about migraine with their team members.

This guide is part of our Migraine in the Workplace employer toolkit, which offers a suite of plug-and-play resources designed to help companies support workers with this chronic condition.

In addition to this conversation guide, the free toolkit includes:

📘 Migraine in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
A four-step plan to support workers with migraine, improve employee health, and increase productivity.

❓ Migraine or Just a Headache? A Quick Test
Help employees self-screen for migraine symptoms so they can start their journey to getting the care they need.

✅ Migraine Accommodations Checklist
Evaluate how you're currently supporting employees with migraine and make plans for improvements.

🤝 Negotiating for Better Migraine Benefits
Start a conversation with your insurance provider or pharmacy benefits manager about better migraine coverage for your team.

🩺 HR Leader's Guide to Treatment Options
A brief overview of migraine treatments and how employers can support better access to care.

🧠 Managing My Migraine at Work
Tips for employees with migraine on taking charge of their health.

📣 Sample Letter to Employees
Educate your team and share resources during Migraine & Headache Awareness Month and beyond.

For further assistance or information, please contact us at hello@healthaction.org.

The Health Action Alliance is the country’s largest employer network operating at the intersection of business and public health. With a network of more than 10,000 employers nationwide, representing a quarter of U.S. workers, we’re on a mission to make employees healthier and our communities stronger. We know good health is good business.