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Axsome Therapeutics Proudly Supports Migraine and Headache Awareness Month Alongside the Association of Migraine Disorders
NEW YORK, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of
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[{"type":"text","content":"NEW YORK, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, is proud to recognize Migraine and Headache Awareness Month alongside the Association of Migraine Disorders. In honor of this year’s theme, “Your Path to Better Days,” Axsome is supporting more than a dozen Miles for Migraine Run, Walk or Relax events across the U.S. throughout the month of June and beyond. Axsome is also sharing resources for patients and their loved ones affected by migraine. “As someone who lives with migraine, I know how isolating, debilitating, and misunderstood this disease can be,” said, Kylie Gagan, Director of Education at the Association of Migraine Disorders. “There’s a critical need for effective acute treatment options so people can work, attend school, and live their daily lives. Because of the severity and unpredictability of migraine attacks, people often miss out on time with loved ones, work responsibilities, or personal events. The Association of Migraine Disorders is working every day to fund and advance migraine research, educate both patients and providers, and raise awareness about migraine disease worldwide.\" Migraine is a debilitating condition characterized by recurrent attacks of pulsating, often severe and disabling head pain, accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light, and/or sensitivity to sound.1 Migraine affects approximately 40 million people in the U.S. and is the second leading cause of disability worldwide.2,3 To help support “Your Path to Better Days” for individuals affected by migraine, Axsome is sharing the following resources from some of the leading migraine advocacy organizations: American Migraine Foundation Find a Doctor (https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/find-a-doctor/) is a resource to help patients find medical professionals experienced in migraine and headache care.Association of Migraine Disorders Migraine Explainer Videos (https://www.migrainedisorders.org/education/patient-resources/videos/) are educational videos that describe different types of migraines, symptoms, treatments, and pathophysiology.CHAMP Financial Assistance Guides (https://headachemigraine.org/migraine-financial-assistance-guides/) outline financial assistance programs operated by pharmaceutical co...