Case studyEmotional and behavioral influence of headache in Pediatric rheumatic diseases

- Headache can be the expression of psychological difficulties, such as anxiety and depression.
- Arthritis, headache and chronic pain seem to have association with behavioral disorders on children and adolescents.
- Depression or anxiety in children might negatively affect the concordance of medical management.
- Physicians should be aware of primary headaches and behavioral changes in patients with chronic rheumatological disease.