Moral injury with Fardous Hosseiny

Mind Beyond the Mission

"It often comes down to a decision that a person has to make in the moment and then they’re second guessing that decision for the rest of their life with the disadvantage of having hindsight."

Moral injury is a relatively new term in the mental health research sphere, but one that countless Veterans can relate to from lived experience. Moral injury refers to the psychological, social, and spiritual impact of events or acts that a person performs, witnesses or fails to prevent, which conflict with one’s own deeply held moral beliefs and values.

It is not uncommon for Veterans to experience events that cause moral injury during their service. Moral injuries can continue to impact Veterans in their lives post-service. In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, the Atlas Institute's President and CEO Fardous Hosseiny joins Brian and Laryssa for an in-depth conversation about moral injury, exploring:

-What is moral injury? How does it differ from PTSD?

-What kinds of events can result in moral injury?

-What are the symptoms of moral injury? What can I do if I’m worried my loved one is experiencing a moral injury?

-How moral injuries can impact Veteran Families

- At what point after a potentially morally injurious event takes place should one consult with a family physician about symptoms?

-Moral frustration vs. moral injury

-The Moral Injury Outcome Scale

-How to support peers experiencing symptoms of moral injury

-What resources are available for Veterans and/or Veteran Family members who want to learn more about the subject?