Migraine is a complex neurological disease that presents itself on a wide spectrum of symptoms, severity, frequency, attack triggers, and responses to treatment. Those of us with migraine often put on a mask of hope and wear smiles to hide our pain. But the real face of migraine paints a very different picture. It's one of lost time, constant worrying, financial hardship, exhaustion, unpredictable pain, and the list goes on.
The Migraine Behind the Mask project seeks to show the reality of migraine disease and its often devastating impact on lives. Together we can take off the mask, show what this disease really does to our lives, and in so doing - reveal our true strength.
Due to lack of awareness, misinformation and stigma, people with migraine often wear a mask of "I'm fine." However, behind those masks are the lives of real people, real dreams, and real hopes, which are radically impacted by a debilitating disease. Watch our Migraine Behind the Mask videos and share them with your family, friends, colleagues, and health professionals to help raise awareness about migraine!
Migraine Behind the Mask 2024
Migraine Behind the Mask runs every year during the month of June, which is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM). This year's MHAM theme was: Myth - Truth - Action and 33 people who live with migraine volunteered to participate this year to help us raise awareness about migraine.
- Daily Posts: Each day in June, Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, we made posts across all our social media channels. Check out our Facebook, Instagram, X, Pinterest and TikTok channels to see these posts.
- 5 Minute Video: Watch our 5 minute video featuring several of our volunteers this year, and please share to help raise awareness.
- Promo Video: Check out our short promotional videos shared across our social media channels in June, and please "love," comment, and share to help raise awareness.
Note: If you live with migraine and are interested in participating in our 2025 project, please send us an email and we will get in contact with you at the beginning of 2025!
[…] illnesses. The 2024 MHAM theme is Fantasy, Fact, ACTION. For our annual consciousness venture, Migraine Behind the Masks, members of the Migraine Meanderings neighborhood volunteer to take part, serving to present what […]