Journalists experience moral distress and injury as newsroom cuts, ethical conflicts, and compelled false equivalence undermine their vocation and threaten democratic accountability.
Building Resilience in Times of Moral Distress and Moral Injury
Caregiving roles carry risks of secondary trauma, moral distress, and moral injury that harm emotional, physical, and mental health without proper support.
The Importance of Recognizing Moral Trauma in Clinical Care
Severe disruption of moral understanding through committing, witnessing, or betrayal can cause profound guilt, shame, and a distinct moral injury separate from PTSD.
