The Invisible Wounds of War: A Glimpse into Moral Injury Christopher Nolan's cinematic adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" has reignited a crucial conversation about the psychological toll of war on those who fight it.
Actor Matt Damon's portrayal of Odysseus, a warrior haunted by his own actions, offers a searing look at moral injury – a concept that has gained increasing attention in recent years.
Moral injury is not simply another name for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), although the two can overlap.