In the intense realm of healthcare, moral injury is the hidden wound that undermines purpose amid ethical conflicts and systemic barriers, sparking guilt, shame, and emotional exhaustion. This guide unpacks its origins—like understaffing and resource shortages—key symptoms (cynicism, detachment, self-doubt), and real examples from nurses and physicians. Discover evidence-based strategies: mindfulness, peer support, advocacy, and self-compassion. —turn moral injury into growth