ABSTRACT
It has been proved that most of chronic headaches are accompanied with psychological and moral affairs. This study was aimed at evaluating the prevalence of depression and anxiety in patients having migraine and tension headaches and compared to similar people who are not suffering from headaches. This case- control study assessed one hundred and twenty five patients who were suffering from Migraine and tension headache by International Headache Societay [IHS] criteria that to Ishanan medical - training clinics and one hundred and twenty five control group have been studied in, terms of depression and anxiety. Beck Depression Inventory [BDI] and Catel Anxiety Inventory [CAI] were used in this study and the results have been analysed by chi-square, t-test statistical surveys using SPSS statistical software. The Moderate depression in case groups was 2.35 times of control group [P=0.001].Moderote Anxiety in case group was 2.67 time of control group [P=0.001],and sever anxiets was 207 times of control group [P=0.002]. In case group the rate of anxiety and depression was more noticeable [P<0001]. In regard to significant correlation between migraine and Tension Type Headache [TTH] with Anyiet and Depression evaluation of psychological aspect of these patients is necessary for quick treatment and avoids to chronicity of headache and reduce remedical costs