Meet Dr. William Mundo, bringing an essential and inspiring perspective to the 2025 WMS Summer Conference in Lake Geneva! Small Group Discussion: Minority Stress in Wilderness Settings Monday, July 21 | 2:00–3:00 PM | The Abbey Resort What You’ll Learn: The wilderness should be a place where everyone can thrive—but marginalized communities often face unique mental health challenges in outdoor spaces. Dr. Mundo will guide a thoughtful, collaborative small group discussion exploring how the Minority Stress Model (MSM) can be applied to wilderness medicine and outdoor education. Key Takeaways: • Understand the impact of minority stress on mental health in wilderness environments. • Explore how integrating the Minority Stress Model into wilderness education can foster more equitable support systems. • Learn strategies for building truly inclusive outdoor experiences—for every adventurer, everywhere. Whether you're a seasoned guide, a healthcare provider, or just passionate about creating welcoming spaces outdoors, this session will leave you thinking bigger and building better. Join us where medicine meets the wild: Lake Geneva, WI | 🗓️ June 22–26 | https://wms.org/WMS/WMS/Attend/Conferences/SC25/Master_Summer_2025.aspx #WMS2025 #WildernessMedicine #AliveInTheWilderness #WMSConference #InclusiveOutdoors #WildernessMentalHealth #WMSCommunity @MoR3N0 (fb)

WEM is proud to partner with The Journal of Special Operations Medicine (JSOM) in a shared science program! Each quarter, both journals hand-pick 3 standout articles to share with each other's readers. Check out the latest JSOM selections curated for WEM readers here https://www.jsomonline.com/SharedScience.php. #SharedScience #WEM #JSOM @JSOMonline (fb)