Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Currently meets ICHD-3 (International Classification for Headache Disorders - 3rd Edition) criteria for migraine using the American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention Diagnostic Module * Self-reported 4-14 headache days per month, with at least one attack meeting migraine criteria * Score between 5-14 on the PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire) * Age ≥ 18 * Ability to read and speak English * Capacity to consent * Prospective diary-confirmed 4-14 headache days per month, with at least one attack meeting migraine criteria * ≥1 year of migraine Exclusion Criteria: * Meeting ICHD-3 criteria for persistent headache attributed to traumatic injury to the head (post-traumatic headache) on the American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention Diagnostic Module * Changes in preventive migraine medication or anti-depressant medication within 6 weeks of intake * Changes in longer-term migraine prevention (onabotulinum toxin A, injectable or oral anti-calcitonin gene related peptide treatment; neuromodulatory device) within 3 months of intake * Changes in acute migraine treatment started within 4 weeks of enrollment * Comorbid psychiatric illness or clinical features that would interfere with participant's ability to participate in or receive benefit from the intervention, including but not limited to: active suicidal ideation; recent history of psychosis or mania; borderline, histrionic or narcissistic personality disorder; cognitive impairment; sensory disabilities; bipolar disorder; obsessive-compulsive disorder, drug use * Prior history of engaging in formal mindfulness-based interventions including: MBSR (Mindfulness-based stress reduction), MBCT (Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy), Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy * Current daily meditation practice * Inability to adhere to headache diary during baseline evaluation period (recorded fewer than 25/28 days) * Unwilling to maintain stable current acute or preventive medication dosages for study duration * Any condition that would prevent being a suitable candidate or interfere with medical care needs