TK Headache Coach
When pain strikes, reaching for a pill often follows quickly – two out of three adults know this feeling: They suffer from headaches from time to time and don't know what else they could do to alleviate the suffering. With the headache-Coach of the Techniker Krankenkasse Is there help available for migraines?.

Together with the Techniker Krankenkasse (a German health insurance company) , Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel from Kiel has developed a counseling program for migraine patients. The so-called "Headache Coach" program relies heavily on the patients' self-observation and self-awareness. Its goal: those who are able to recognize the warning signs and adjust their behavior accordingly can lessen or even completely prevent their next migraine attack. In this case, the doctor becomes a consultant and coach , moving away from their role as simply prescribing medication or issuing referrals. And the patient learns that they must take responsibility for their own health and can no longer delegate it to the doctor. Source and more information can be found here.

Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel (Photo: TK)

To participate in the TK Headache Coach program, you need a doctor's prescription in the form of an access code. You will receive this code from your doctor. If you are unsure, please contact the TK Service Team so that your doctor can obtain an access code for you.

Doctors who are not yet familiar with the TK Headache Coach can find out more about the service via a test access.

TK Headache Coach