It’s a Playground

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Create your own playground. . Everyday - maintain it, work on it, appreciate it! . To be able to take part in our lives as much as possible we need to look after ourselves the best way we can. . How are you creating your own playground? . #itsaplayground #createyourown

Feedback Friday!⠀ ⠀ We're always proud of the amazing reviews our teams get for our mental health education, mental fitness, wellbeing and leadership courses and workshops.⠀ ⠀ Check these ones out from some of our recent in-person & online Adult Refresher Mental Health First Aid courses.⠀ ⠀ If you completed your MHFA course in 2023, you are due a refresher this year. ⠀ ⠀ Our next public courses are running on the following dates: ⠀ Online - 9th June⠀ In-person (Art4Space, Stockwell, London) - 20th November⠀ ⠀ Register via link in bio.⠀ ⠀ Or if you'd like to book a private refresher course for your team, drop us an email - [email protected] ⠀ ⠀ #WellbeingAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipDevelopment #MentalHealthFirstAid #InclusionMatters #MentalHealthMatters #LearningAndDevelopment #PeopleFirst #InclusiveWorkplaces

🧠✨ MHFAiders – Let’s Connect, Reflect & Grow! ✨🧠⠀ ⠀ Our first bi-annual IAP MHFA Connect, Reflect & Grow meet-up is taking place on Tuesday 2nd June from 9am–11am (UK time).⠀ ⠀ We’re delighted to announce a very special guest for this session — coach and mentor Geoff Langston, who is also part of our IAP MHFAider Community.⠀ ⠀ Geoff will be sharing insights on one of his favourite topics:⠀ 💪 Resilience⠀ ⠀ As the saying goes, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Right now, that message feels especially relevant for many people — both personally and professionally.⠀ ⠀ This mini education session (15 minutes) will explore how to build your resilient core and then take resilience to another level.⠀ ⠀ ✨ About Geoff⠀ ⠀ Geoff Langston’s passion is unlocking the potential of individuals and teams so they can live their very best lives.⠀ ⠀ He believes we are all capable of far more than we currently realise, and his mission is to share practical approaches that help people live fulfilled, enthusiastic, and sustainable lives.⠀ ⠀ Geoff works as a coach and mentor, supporting clients 1:1 and delivering transformational team coaching programmes.⠀ ⠀ These FREE bi-annual sessions are open to all MHFAiders who completed their MHFA England training with us at It’s a Playground within the last 3 years.⠀ ⠀ It’s a chance to:⠀ ⠀ ✔ Share challenges, successes, and ideas⠀ ✔ Refresh your knowledge (remember ALGEE?)⠀ ✔ Ask questions and hear from fellow MHFAiders⠀ ✔ Gather helpful resources⠀ ✔ Practice MHFA conversations and scenario work⠀ ⠀ The session will be hosted by our Founder and MHFA England Facilitator, Laura Rigden.⠀ ⠀ 💭 Before you join, take a moment to reflect:⠀ ⠀ 🤔 Have you used your MHFA skills recently? What worked well? What didn’t?⠀ 🤔 What do you remember about the ALGEE action plan?⠀ 🤔 Which MHFA tools or approaches have stayed with you?⠀ ⠀ 🖊️ Register now here: https://bit.ly/4vxp4Bh⠀ ⠀ Please feel free to share this with other MHFAiders in your organisation or community who trained with us.⠀ ⠀ Let’s keep the conversation going and continue supporting one another 💬⠀ ⠀ #MentalHealthFirstAid #ItsAPlayground #PeerSupport #Resilience @coachgeofflangston ⠀ ⠀

Curious about Mental Health First Aid?⠀ ⠀ Thinking about becoming a Mental Health First Aider?⠀ ⠀ Now’s a great time to train up and join our growing community! 🧠✨⠀ ⠀ Join our next Open Adult MHFAider® course online via Zoom:⠀ 🗓 15th, 17th, 21st, 23rd September 2026⠀ 🕘 9am–1pm (BST)⠀ 🔗 Register via link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ This internationally recognised course will equip you with:⠀ ✅ The knowledge to spot signs of poor mental health⠀ ✅ The skills and confidence to support yourself and others⠀ ✅ Ongoing support to feel empowered in your role⠀ ⠀ As a certified MHFAider®, you’ll receive:⠀ 🔹 Continued support and benefits from MHFA England⠀ 🔹 Access to the MHFAiders Support App® – packed with exclusive tools and resources⠀ 🔹 Free membership to the Association of Mental Health First Aiders⠀ ⠀ 🌟 Train with It’s a Playground and become part of our IAP MHFAider community:⠀ ⠀ ✅ FREE monthly live, interactive wellbeing workshops with our expert trainers – for the full length of your certification⠀ 🔄 FREE bi-annual MHFA Connect, Reflect & Grow workshops to refresh and enhance your skills⠀ 🎁 Partner discounts on other programmes and bespoke training packages⠀ 💸 Special offer:⠀ When you register, tell us you’ve seen the “Friend of It’s a Playground” discount to receive £50 off your course place – that’s just £275 instead of £325 for a limited time only!⠀ ⠀ When you train with us, the support doesn’t end at certification – we’re here for you with ongoing learning, resource-sharing, and connection to a community that truly cares. 💛⠀ ⠀ 💬 Want to know more or discuss group/private course bookings?⠀ 📩 Contact: [email protected]⠀ ⠀ #MHFA #MentalHealthFirstAid #Wellbeing #PeerSupport #MentalHealthMatters #ItsAPlayground #MentalFitness #OnlineLearning #HealthAndWellbeing #ItsAStateOfMind

🧠 Has it been a while since you completed your Mental Health First Aid course?⠀⠀ ⠀ ✨ Ready for a refresh?⠀⠀ ⠀ To stay certified as a Mental Health First Aider, you need to refresh every three years - and we’ve got just the session for you!⠀⠀ ⠀ 📅 Next Online Refresher Course⠀⠀ 🗓️ Tuesday 9th June 2026 ⠀ 🕘 9:00am–1:30pm (UK time)⠀⠀ Register via link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ If you mention this post and say you're a “Friend of It's a Playground”, you’ll receive £15 off the course fee.⠀ ⠀ What’s included? ⠀ ✅ A chance to reconnect with other MHFAiders⠀⠀ ✅ Time to refresh your knowledge and skills⠀⠀ ✅ Guided reflection and action planning for your role in supporting mental health at work⠀ ✅ A hardcopy workbook delivered to your UK address + a digital manual⠀⠀ ✅ Updated 3-year MHFA certification⠀⠀ ✅ 3 years’ access to the MHFAider Support App® and benefits through the Association of Mental Health First Aiders⠀⠀ ⠀ 🌈 Plus, when you refresh with It’s a Playground you’ll also receive:⠀⠀ 🎓 FREE access to It’s A Playground wellbeing workshops (The IAP Wellbeing Calendar of Events)⠀⠀ 🤝 FREE access to our bi-annual Reflect, Connect & Grow sessions for MHFAiders⠀⠀ ⠀ Interested or have questions?⠀⠀ 📧 Email: [email protected]⠀⠀ ⠀ #MHFA #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthFirstAid #PeerSupport #Wellbeing #MentalFitness #ItsAPlayground #ItsAStateOfMind #Health #FirstAid #OnlineTraining #MHFARefresher

🌟 Become a Youth Mental Health First Aider – In Person 🌟⠀ 📍 Art4Space, Stockwell, London⠀ 🗓️ 18&19 June 2026 🕤 9:30am–5:00pm⠀ 🎟️ Register now to secure your spot - link in bio. ⠀ Do you live with, work with, or support young people aged 8–18?⠀ This 2-day Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course, newly updated by MHFA England with the latest research and insights from young people with lived experience, will give you the skills, confidence, and tools to support their mental health and wellbeing.⠀ ⠀ 💡 Why train with us at @art4spacecommunity this June?⠀ We’re combining expert-led training with creativity and community. Over the 2 days, you’ll also take part in 4 guided creative wellbeing activities hosted by the brilliant Art4Space team – designed to boost psychological safety, connection, and spark ideas to use with young people (they’re great for adults too!).⠀ ⠀ Every booking supports social good – profits go directly back into Art4Space’s community programmes.⠀ ⠀ As a qualified Youth Mental Health First Aider, you’ll gain:⠀ ✅ The ability to spot early signs of mental health challenges⠀ ✅ Confidence to have supportive, potentially life-saving conversations⠀ ✅ Practical strategies and signposting skills⠀ ⠀ ✨ Plus, ongoing support when you train with It’s a Playground:⠀ 🎓 FREE monthly interactive wellbeing workshops⠀ 🔄 FREE bi-annual MHFA “Connect, Reflect & Grow” skills refreshers⠀ 🎁 Exclusive discounts on bespoke training & wellbeing programmes⠀ 🫶 Access to the Association of Mental Health First Aiders® – resources, events & continued learning⠀ 💸 Special offer: When you register, tell us you’ve seen the “Friend of It’s a Playground” discount to receive £25 off your course place. ⠀ 📧 Questions or group bookings? Email: [email protected]⠀ ⠀ Let’s build a future where every young person has someone they can turn to. 💚⠀ ⠀ #YouthMHFA #MentalHealthFirstAid #ItsAPlayground #Art4Space #YouthMentalHealth #WellbeingEducation #MHFAEngland

Feedback Friday!⠀ ⠀ We're always proud of the amazing reviews our teams get for our mental health education, mental fitness, wellbeing and leadership courses and workshops.⠀ ⠀ Check these ones out from some of our IAP Wellbeing workshops we’ve run so far this year.⠀ ⠀ We’ve got more fantastic sessions in May as part of our IAP Wellbeing Calendar, and we’d love you to join us:⠀ ⠀ The Mental Health Awareness Week Event - 12 May | 9–10am (UK)⠀ ⠀ Supporting Mental Wellbeing at Work - For Managers & Leaders - 12 May | 10.30-11.30am⠀ ⠀ Register for these or any of our upcoming IAP Wellbeing workshops via link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ #WellbeingAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipDevelopment #​M​HAW2026 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #TakeAction #InclusionMatters #MentalHealthMatters #LearningAndDevelopment #PeopleFirst #InclusiveWorkplaces #IAPWellbeingCalendar

🧠 Has it been a while since you completed your Youth Mental Health First Aid course?⠀ ✨ Ready for a refresh?⠀ To stay certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aider, you need to complete a Refresher every three years - and we’ve got just the session for you!⠀ 📅 Next Online Youth Refresher Course⠀ 🗓️ Monday 18th May 🕘 9:00am–1:30pm (UK time)⠀ 📍 Live via Zoom⠀ Register via link in bio. If you mention this post and say you're a “Friend of It's a Playground”, you’ll receive £15 off the course fee.⠀ What’s included?⠀ ✅ A chance to reconnect with other Youth MHFAiders⠀ ✅ Time to refresh your knowledge and skills⠀ ✅ Guided reflection and action planning for your role in supporting youth mental health at work or in the community⠀ ✅ A workbook + a digital manual⠀ ✅ Updated 3-year Youth MHFA certification⠀ ✅ 3 years’ access to the MHFAider Support App® and benefits through the Association of Mental Health First Aiders⠀ 🌈 Plus, when you refresh with It’s a Playground you’ll also receive:⠀ 🎓 FREE access to our monthly live wellbeing workshops (The IAP Wellbeing Calendar of Events)⠀ 🤝 FREE access to our Reflect, Connect & Grow sessions for MHFAiders⠀ Email if you have any questions: [email protected]⠀ #YouthMHFA #MentalHealthFirstAid #ItsAPlayground #YouthMentalHealth #WellbeingEducation #MHFAEngland

🌟 Become a Youth Mental Health First Aider – In Person 🌟⠀ 📍 Art4Space, Stockwell, London⠀ 🗓️ 18&19 June 2026 🕤 9:30am–5:00pm⠀ 🎟️ Register now to secure your spot - link in bio. ⠀ Do you live with, work with, or support young people aged 8–18?⠀ This 2-day Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course, newly updated by MHFA England with the latest research and insights from young people with lived experience, will give you the skills, confidence, and tools to support their mental health and wellbeing.⠀ ⠀ 💡 Why train with us at @art4spacecommunity this June?⠀ We’re combining expert-led training with creativity and community. Over the 2 days, you’ll also take part in 4 guided creative wellbeing activities hosted by the brilliant Art4Space team – designed to boost psychological safety, connection, and spark ideas to use with young people (they’re great for adults too!).⠀ ⠀ Every booking supports social good – profits go directly back into Art4Space’s community programmes.⠀ ⠀ As a qualified Youth Mental Health First Aider, you’ll gain:⠀ ✅ The ability to spot early signs of mental health challenges⠀ ✅ Confidence to have supportive, potentially life-saving conversations⠀ ✅ Practical strategies and signposting skills⠀ ⠀ ✨ Plus, ongoing support when you train with It’s a Playground:⠀ 🎓 FREE monthly interactive wellbeing workshops⠀ 🔄 FREE bi-annual MHFA “Connect, Reflect & Grow” skills refreshers⠀ 🎁 Exclusive discounts on bespoke training & wellbeing programmes⠀ 🫶 Access to the Association of Mental Health First Aiders® – resources, events & continued learning⠀ 💸 Special offer: When you register, tell us you’ve seen the “Friend of It’s a Playground” discount to receive £25 off your course place. ⠀ 📧 Questions or group bookings? Email: [email protected]⠀ ⠀ Let’s build a future where every young person has someone they can turn to. 💚⠀ ⠀ #YouthMHFA #MentalHealthFirstAid #ItsAPlayground #Art4Space #YouthMentalHealth #WellbeingEducation #MHFAEngland

Feedback Friday!⠀ ⠀ We're always proud of the amazing reviews our teams get for our mental health education, mental fitness, wellbeing and leadership courses and workshops.⠀ ⠀ Check these ones out from some of our Adult Mental Health First Aid courses.⠀ ⠀ If you are interested in private course for your organisation, drop us an email - [email protected] ⠀ ⠀ Or we have public courses running throughout the year, our next ones are on: ⠀ ⠀ - Online via Zoom - 15, 17, 21, 23 September⠀ - In person - 15&16 October - Stockwell, London ⠀ Register for our public courses via link in bio. ⠀ ⠀ #WellbeingAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipDevelopment #InclusionMatters #MentalHealthMatters #LearningAndDevelopment #PeopleFirst #InclusiveWorkplaces

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 (UK): Take Action⠀ ⠀ Led by the Mental Health Foundation, this year’s theme is a reminder that small, meaningful actions can have a powerful impact on our mental health and the wellbeing of those around us.⠀ ⠀ As part of our IAP Wellbeing Calendar, we’re hosting two live online workshops on Monday 12th May (BST):⠀ ⠀ 🕘 9:00 – 10:00 BST | Mental Health Awareness: Take Action⠀ An open, interactive session for anyone. We’ll explore what mental health really means, why it matters, and simple, practical ways to take action to support yourself and others.⠀ 🎟️ Book via the link in our bio.⠀ ⠀ 🕥 10:30 – 11:30 BST | Supporting Mental Wellbeing at Work⠀ Designed for leaders and managers, this session focuses on creating psychologically safe environments, recognising early signs of struggle, and having supportive, confident conversations at work.⠀ 🎟️ Book via the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ ✨ Expect practical tools, reflection, and space to connect in a way that feels human, not clinical.⠀ ⠀ ✨ If you’ve trained with us in the last 3 years, you can join for free.⠀ ✨ We also have a limited number of free and subsidised spaces available – just reach out.⠀ ⠀ Let’s move beyond awareness and into action.⠀ ⠀ #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #TakeAction #WellbeingAtWork #MentalHealth #Leadership #PsychologicalSafety #ItsAPlayground #IAPWellbeingCalendarlink ⠀