Clinical Scorecard: Reframing Moral Health in the Context of Military Moral Injury Treatment: Theoretical Underpinnings of the Moral Engagement Group

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• Moral health encompasses individual moral values and the ability to participate in a moral community, highlighting community support.
• Moral injury is framed as a moral challenge requiring community support rather than a clinical problem, emphasizing growth.
• Moral engagement involves both intrapersonal and interpersonal work to achieve moral functioning, with clear definitions.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

Management

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Assess moral health through the lens of community engagement and moral security, emphasizing community's role.

Risks

Patient & Prescribing Data

Individuals experiencing moral injury, including veterans and first responders.

Moral health requires both individual and community engagement to address moral challenges.

Clinical Best Practices

• Cultivate moral literacy and moral courage among individuals through specific community-based activities.
• Encourage expressions of moral regard, such as gratitude and accountability, with practical examples.

Related Resources & Content

• Antal et al.
• Cenker et al.
• Drescher and Farnsworth
• Litz
• Settimo