Year: 1993 Source: Journal of Psychiatric Research, v.27, no.2, (April-June 1993), p.211-221 SIEC No: 19930867

In a prospective study of a random sample of 1007 young adults, the authors examined the association between migraine and psychiatric disorder, physical complaints, indicators of functional impairment, and use of mental health services. A history of migraine was associated with lifetime rates of major depression, anxiety disorders, illicit drug use, nicotine dependence and suicide attempts. (15 refs.)