• Amy S Grinberg, Rachel D Best, Kathryn M Min, Emmanuelle A D Schindler, Brian B Koo, Jason J Sico, and Elizabeth K Seng.
• Headache Centers of Excellence Research and Evaluation Center, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, USA. amy.grinberg@va.gov.
• Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2021 Oct 19; 25 (10): 65.

Purpose Of ReviewCluster headache is a highly disabling primary headache disorder characterized by severe pain and autonomic features. We present the existing body of literature on psychological factors associated with cluster headache and recommendations to address gaps in current clinical care with regards to psychological treatments for cluster headache.Recent FindingsPeople with cluster headache often endorse depressive symptoms, are more likely than the general population to report suicidal ideation and behaviors, and experience significantly decreased quality of life. Psychological treatments such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy may be particularly valuable for patients with cluster headache given that they are transdiagnostic in nature and can therefore simultaneously address the disease burden and common psychiatric comorbidities that present. Greater understanding of the debilitating nature of cluster headache and behavioral interventions that seek to reduce the burden of the disease and improve the quality of life of people with cluster headache is paramount.© 2021. This is a U.S. government work and not under copyright protection in the U.S.; foreign copyright protection may apply.

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