More about the IHS
The International Headache Society
(IHS), a professional scientific group, has a mission very similar to that of
the WHA. The two organizations have a very close working relationship, with the
WHA working through lay organizations and the IHS working through professional
groups and individuals.
The IHS was founded in 1981. As stated in their Articles of Association their objectives are "to relieve sickness and to protect and preserve health in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the world, including in any one or more of the individual countries of the world, in particular by promoting research into the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and other aspects of headache..."
The IHS developed head pain disorder classification and diagnostic criteria that are internationally accepted as the standards in treating diagnosing, classifying, and treating these disorders. The updated criteria, as presented at this year's congress are available for perusal at their web site, www.i-h-s.org.
Summary
Congratulations to Dr. Sheftell. Mrs. South, Mr. Coleman, the IHS,
the WHA, and all who took part in these activities. Thank you for continuing
your work to benefit all of us who experience headache disorders.
Without awareness of head pain disorders, we will make little or no progress toward timely and quick diagnosis, prevention and treatment of these disorders and their symptoms or toward a better quality of life for all those afflicted by them. It's WHAM - World Headache Awareness Month! Let's each of us do our part by educating ourselves and those around us.
