March On Stress

Most of us associate psychological harm with stress, burnout, or trauma. But there's a growing body of evidence around a lesser known, but deeply impactful, phenomenon: moral injury.

What is Moral Injury?

It occurs when people witness or participate in actions that violate their deeply held moral beliefs, especially in high-intensity or ethically complex environments.

Unlike burnout, which is driven by exhaustion, moral injury is about ethical dissonance. It can leave people feeling guilt, shame, betrayal, or loss of trust.

This isn’t just a clinical concept; it’s happening across workplaces where people feel forced to act against their values due to systemic pressures, leadership decisions, or cultural norms.

Often associated with healthcare, social work, the military, it is also evident in corporate sectors - such as during crisis response or redundancy processes.

At March on Stress, we’ve been proud to pioneer support in this space. Our Director, Professor Neil Greenberg, is a leading expert on moral injury and psychological trauma, working internationally to help organisations understand and mitigate this harm.

Moral injury support in the workplace

We offer a range of training options to help organisations provide a supportive environment for employees, and to help those who may be experiencing moral injury, including…

• Reflective Practice
• REACTMH® 
• Leadership training
• Peer support (TRiM and StRaW)
• Clinical services

Please contact us at info@marchonstress.com to discuss your needs in more detail, we would be happy to help find the right support for your people.

Further resources and research

Together with colleagues at King’s College, Professor Neil Greenberg has helped to set up a dedicated moral injury website.

For a host of information, research and resources please visit https://moral-injury.co.uk/.