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Psychotherapy's Role in Evaluating the Invisible Wounds of Moral Injury
Ben Onnink1, Matthew C Correll2, Andrew Correll3
1Dr. Onnink is a resident, Department of Psychiatry, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio.
Abstract:
Moral injury is a relatively new concept with varying definitions that attempts to define a profound and lasting insult to one's conscience caused by perpetration of or directly witnessing harm to another person in a high-pressure situation. This entity is separate from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it can coexist with PTSD. This article provides psychotherapeutic examples of the diagnosis of moral injury from a psychodynamic perspective, focusing on morally challenging situations related to warfare and the healthcare system.
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