A 14-year-old boy presents to the clinic with complaints of…
A 14-year-old boy presents to the clinic with complaints of frequent headaches over the past six months. He describes the pain as a continuous, dull ache that starts in the neck and occiput and sometimes spreads to the forehead. The headaches occur almost daily, especially during school days, and are often worse in the afternoon. He denies any nausea, vomiting, or visual disturbances. His mother mentions that he has been under a lot of stress due to school exams. On physical examination, the patient appears well, and his neurological examination is normal. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment option for this patient?