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Examining the associations among moral injury, difficulties with emotion regulation, and symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and stress among Canadian military members and Veterans: A preliminary study

Abstract

LAY SUMMARY Moral injury (MI) refers to the distress experienced when people do, or do not, do something that goes against their morals or values. It can also occur when people perceive that their values have been betrayed. MI is associated with several mental health conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. A potential risk factor for MI may include difficulties with emotion regulation (ER). …

Authors

Protopopescu A; Boyd JE; O’Connor C; Rhind SG; Jetly R; Lanius RA; McKinnon MC

Journal

Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 71–80

Publisher

University of Toronto Press

Publication Date

May 1, 2021

DOI

10.3138/jmvfh-2020-0036

ISSN

2368-7924