HEADtalk - Self Care Psychological problems do not cause headaches. Headaches are not imaginary, and they are not an emotional disorder.
Headaches are the result of physical changes.
However, your emotions can have an effect on headaches. Stress acts on your nervous system and makes headaches more likely to happen. Managing Stress Reduce the Stress in Your Life One way to reduce the stress in your life is to make a list of the things that make you feel stressed. Divide the list into those things you can control, and those you cannot. Try not to schedule appointments one after another, or to do more things than you can really carry out in the time you allow.