Dr. Jonathan Shay

Dr. Jonathan Shay is a psychiatrist and researcher known for his work on the psychological impact of war and trauma. He studies how soldiers and veterans experience conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how these experiences affect their moral beliefs and sense of justice. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding moral injury—the damage caused when actions or circumstances violate one’s ethical beliefs—and advocates for healing through acknowledgment, moral repair, and social support. Shay’s insights help improve mental health treatment for military personnel and deepen understanding of the moral and psychological scars of war.