I Am Against Physician-Assisted Suicide Because Our Lives Are Worth Living
The debate over physician-assisted suicide has gained prominence in the past year thanks to the continuous expansion of who is eligible for euthanasia in Canada.
Choosing to be Positive: My Spinal Cord Injury Perspective
Joe's story reminds us that not all spinal cord injuries result from a traumatic event.
Accept the Season That You’re In: My Spinal Cord Injury Perspective
Julie's spinal cord injury perspective discusses successfully dealing with pain, aging issues and accessibility.
Thankful Even in the Tough Times: My Spinal Cord Injury Perspective
A father and husband shares how he learned to live with his spinal cord injury.
SMART Goals May Help Make Your Resolutions Stick
SMART goals help people identify what they want to accomplish and create an action plan to succeed.
There’s No Such Thing as Bad — or Good — Emotions
As a therapist, I recognize that a large part of wellness is learning about emotions and how to understand them. It is not uncommon for us to grow up without being taught emotional intelligence or how to build a vocabulary…
Coping Resources for Wheelchair Users
United Spinal understands that wellness means more than physical health. We dedicated a portion of our #Strongwheeled Together campaign to sharing coping resources and breaking down mental health stigma.
PTSD and Spinal Cord Injury
Acquiring a disability can often be a traumatic experience and take a significant toll on mental health and wellness.
LGBTQIA Wheelchair Users Share Their Stories
What is it like being an LGBTQIA+ wheelchair user? These stories are excerpts from United Spinal’s membership publication, New Mobility.
Engaging in Wellness
When I first began to emerge from the whirlwind of emotions and overwhelming transitions that can come with a spinal cord injury, I remember constantly wondering how I was supposed to rebuild my life.