Belinda Kirk
AdventureMind is a collaboration of individuals and organisations working together to help more people use adventure for their wellbeing and mental health.
AdventureMind was founded and is managed by explorer Belinda Kirk. Belinda is an explorer, researcher and leading campaigner promoting the benefits of adventure on wellbeing and mental health. She’s written the first book to explain the psychology of why adventure is essential to our wellbeing: “Adventure Mind: Transform your wellbeing by choosing challenge” and launched the AdventureMind alliance to further explore the positive impact that adventurous activity has on wellbeing in 2019. She sits on the panels below with a talented committed team.
AdventureMind Research & Evidence Panel
The AdventureMind Research Panel exists to make the science about adventure and mental wellbeing accessible and available to those who need it. And to set an agenda for high-quality research in this area and promote its wider application in society.
AdventureMind Conference Panel
The AdventureMind conference series explores the importance of adventure to wellbeing and mental health. It is for everyone who is interested in in understanding the connection between adventure and wellbeing, including outdoor professionals, wellbeing practitioners, researchers, health professionals & all adventurers. This year’s theme is ‘Accessible Adventure’ and is hosted by Beyond Bendrigg, in partnership with The University of Central Lancashire.
