Phil Ullrich, PhD; Marylou Guihan, PhD; and Frances M. Weaver, PhD
Abstract
     Pain and depression are common conditions among persons with SCI so it is surprising that very little is known regarding best practices for treating these conditions in this population. Various psychological treatment modalities have been shown to be efficacious for treating pain and depression […]

Phillip M. Kleespies, PhD; and Stacey C. Conroy, MSW
     The goal of this article is to describe a process-oriented approach to advance care planning and the development of an advance care planning workbook based on that approach for individuals with spinal cord injury or dysfunction (SCI/D). Some of the difficulties that have arisen with advance care […]

Erin Dehon, BS; and Samuel T. Gontkovsky, PsyD
     Pain is a significant complication for a large percentage of individuals with spinal cord injury and disorders (SCI/D). In its acute form, pain often serves a protective function, acting as a signal to prevent further damage and consequently to expedite healing. In some instances, pain persists […]

Marcy Epstein, PhD; Kathie Albright, PhD; Colette Duggan, PhD; and Tara Jeji, MBA, MD
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is both substantive and methodological. Substantively, this paper focuses on a narrative study of the lives of women with spinal cord injury (SCI). Current national statistics indicate that women comprise 18.3% of the SCI population […]

Brian Mutchler, PsyD; Michael Ellwood, PhD; Brenda Scott, PhD; Cathy Williams-Sledge, PsyD; and William Carne, PhD
Abstract
The interplay between depression and pain is noted in clinical settings. Nearly 1 in 5 persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) report pain. The pain-depression relationship was examined in patients with SCI at a Veterans Administration Medical Center by reviewing […]