JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reports Summarize Mental Health Diseases and Conditions Findings from San Jose State University (Prevalence of Exposures and Moral Injury in First Responders).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 683 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study assessing the prevalence of potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) and moral injury among first responders in California. Conducted by researchers from San Jose State University, the cross-sectional study involved 292 firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics who completed an online survey regarding their exposure to PMIEs and related mental health symptoms. Findings revealed that a significant number of participants experienced PMIEs, with 18.4% meeting the threshold for clinically meaningful moral injury, which was strongly correlated with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. The research highlights the need for improved assessment and treatment strategies for moral injury in first responders. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/11, p683
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:189163208
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