Psychological Burnout: Oppression-Based Traumatic Stress at Work

Workplaces are often the site of profound psychological and emotional distress for employees from historically marginalized communities—not only due to racial trauma but also due to oppression-based traumatic stress (OBTS). While race-based traumatic stress (RBTS) has gained recognition, OBTS remains underexplored despite its significant impact on workplace culture, employee well-being, and organizational outcomes. This research-based webinar presents key findings from Healing Equity United's OBTS study, shedding light on how OBTS manifests in workplace environments and what leaders, HR professionals, and organizations can do to address and mitigate its effects.