**6. Conclusions**

SCI is a highly complex condition that affects several aspects of the patient's life. Physicians and society focus within this condition has been improving the physiology of the spinal cord *per se* and the indirect repercussions in the body. However, less is been done in terms of psychosocial issues that the patients are suffering. A better assessment to this terrible illness is to approach the patients in a more comprehensive way that includes physical, psychological and socioecomic methods. Mental health is vital for adaptation to dysfunctions and overcome challenging conditions in daily life after SCI.

An understanding of mechanisms following spinal cord injury to prevent extension of the damage and development of below-level pain aimed at a therapeutic approach. To improve outcomes and reduce morbidity in patients with SCI it is essential to work with an objective of supporting the standardization of precise protocols for the immediate care based on updated reports and international classification systems, and encouraging clinicians and patients to make evidence-informed decisions. Afterwards, the subsequent attention of the inflammatory and degenerative effects after the acute stage. For the long term, to establish rehabilitation strategies integrating the most current studies to restore autonomic, sensorimotor functions, pain management and psychological effects, having a clear picture of the sequelae. Finally, the improvement of the health system for priority care in these patients.

*The Role of Supraspinal Structures for Recovery after SCI: From Motor Dysfunction to Mental… DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.96140*
