NEW YORK, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today highlighted its commitment to the migraine community by supporting educational initiatives during Migraine and Headache Awareness Month this June.
“People living with migraine and headache disorders deserve to be seen, believed, and supported with information and care that reflect the seriousness of these diseases,” said Julienne Verdi, Executive Director of The Headache Alliance and the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy. “Awareness campaigns like Headache in the City help the public better understand the real impact of headache disease and why early diagnosis, treatment, and connection to care matter. The Headache Alliance is proud to lead educational and awareness efforts that reduce stigma, connect people with trusted resources, and help more people understand that better days are possible with the right care.”
Migraine is a debilitating condition characterized by recurrent attacks of pulsating, often severe and disabling head pain, accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light, and/or sensitivity to sound.1 Migraine affects approximately 40 million people in the U.S. and is the second leading cause of disability worldwide.2,3
To help raise awareness for the impact that migraine has on millions of Americans that live in major cities, Axsome is supporting the first annual Headache in the City educational campaign from the Headache Alliance on June 15 in New York City. Additionally, on June 4, Axsome’s New York City headquarters, One World Trade Center, will be lit in purple, the color for migraine awareness, through the building’s Spireworks program, to help promote awareness efforts.
Axsome is also sharing the following resources from some of the leading migraine advocacy organizations:
- American Migraine Foundation Find a Doctor (https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/find-a-doctor/) is a resource to help patients find medical professionals experienced in migraine and headache care.
- Association of Migraine Disorders Migraine Explainer Videos (https://www.migrainedisorders.org/education/patient-resources/videos/) are educational videos that describe different types of migraines, symptoms, treatments, and pathophysiology.
- CHAMP Financial Assistance Guides (https://headachemigraine.org/migraine-financial-assistance-guides/) outline financial assistance programs operated by pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers to help patients cover the cost of accessing treatment.
- National Headache Foundation podcast (https://headaches.org/category/podcast/head-wise/) features informative discussions with headache experts on the latest treatment, research, lifestyle recommendations, and personal stories about living with migraine disease and headache disorders.
About Axsome Therapeutics
Axsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) conditions. We deliver scientific breakthroughs by identifying critical gaps in care and develop differentiated products with a focus on novel mechanisms of action that enable meaningful advancements in patient outcomes. Our industry-leading neuroscience portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for major depressive disorder, agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease, excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine, as well as multiple novel product candidates addressing a broad range of serious neurological and psychiatric conditions that impact over 150 million people in the United States. Together, we are on a mission to solve some of the brain’s biggest problems so patients and their loved ones can flourish. For more information, please visit us at www.axsome.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
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References:
- Headache Classification Committee of the International Headache Society (IHS) Cephalalgia (2018)
- American Migraine Foundation (2023), https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/, accessed May 2, 2025.
- Steiner TJ, Stovner LJ, Jensen R, Uluduz D, Katsarava Z. Migraine remains second among the world's causes of disability, and first among young women: findings from GBD2019. J Headache Pain. 2020 Dec 2;21(1):137.