The USPTO Military Association (UMA), Patent and Trademark Office Society (PTOS) and ResponsAbility: USPTO Disability Advocates, commemorated Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month on June 20 with Dr. James Doty, Stanford University Professor and Director of the Compassion and Altruism Center.

Veteran Angela Jenkins highlighted different psychological trauma experienced by veterans on a daily basis.

Professor Doty highlighted his own childhood trauma, which is discussed in his book Into the Magic Shop. Doty, an Army veteran, mentioned PTSD experienced by veterans as well as traumas affecting people throughout society. He also discussed the biological effects these individuals experience.

Doty highlighted the neurological pathways of trauma, sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system, and their role in trauma. In addition, he discussed developing self-empathy to treat depression and trauma. Lastly, he highlighted Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research Education work related to PTSD.

The event was well attended by the USPTO community.

Missed the event but want to check out the content? Here’s a link to the recording: PTSD Awareness with Dr. James Doty