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Conceptualizing moral health for military moral injury care: theoretical foundations of the moral engagement group

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  • Chris J. Antal

  • June 4, 2026

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    The Moral Engagement Group (MEG) in Philadelphia addresses moral injury (MI) through a community intervention model.

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    Moral health encompasses individual well-being and the ability to participate in a moral community that recognizes moral agency.

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    Moral injury is framed as a moral challenge requiring growth rather than a moral problem needing fixing.

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    Achieving moral health involves both intrapersonal and interpersonal work of moral engagement and accountability.

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    A healthy moral community provides moral security, allowing individuals to navigate and address moral challenges collectively.

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