Moral Injury

This month, Friday Fast Facts spotlights the profound effects of moral injury, a type of distress that can occur when individuals are involved in or witness events that conflict with their deeply held morals or values. Moral injury impacts a wide range of people, including veterans, healthcare providers, first responders, and civilians, often leading to intense feelings of guilt, shame, and worthlessness. Join Dr. Sonya Norman, Dr. Brandon Griffin, and Dr. Shira Maguen as they introduce this month's topic and provide insights into moral injury and its implications in the latest Friday Fast Facts Series.

International Panel

Join top experts Dr. Sonya Norman, Dr. Brandon J. Griffin, Dr. Shira Maguen, Dr. Angela Nickerson, Dr. Jackie June ter Heide, and Dr. Talya Greene as they dive deep into the complexities of moral injury, covering key insights into its psychological and social impact.

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Fact Sheet - Moral Injury

Moral injury can happen after someone takes part in, fails to prevent or witnesses an event that goes against their morals or values. Learn more about the risks, how it may affect someone, and more with the fact sheet attached. Fact sheet developed for ISTSS by Sonya Norman, PhD, Brandon Griffin, PhD, and Shira Maguen, PhD.

Podcast Episode

Join us for this exciting episode of “Trauma Talks” as Dr. Brandon J. Griffin shares how to use the Moral Injury and Distress Scale (MIDS) to assess concerns related to moral injury. The episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone working with military veterans, healthcare workers, or others at risk of moral injury. Dr. Melissa Zielinski hosts the episode.