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Moral Injury (MI) is a type of psychological stress response. This response may include feelings of guilt, shame, anger, betrayal and the loss of self that may arise from exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs.) PMIEs may be the result of an action the person perpetrates, fails to prevent, or witnesses. If left unaddressed, these events can lead to MI.
While studies of MI began with military personnel and Veterans, researchers and mental health professionals are now highlighting that PSP likely also experience MI. PSP may experience MI due to regular exposure to distressing situations in which they may not be able to uphold their values, prevent harm, or keep people safe. These difficulties may intensify in the COVID-19 context given the unprecedented size and scope of the pandemic and the on-the-ground challenges it continues to pose.
June 10, 2021.