How to seek Mental Health First Aid at Sussex
Posted on behalf of: University of Sussex
Last updated: Monday, 6 July 2026
We have an extensive network of Mental Health First Aiders placed across the University who are available to support staff.
Mental Health First Aiders are trained to listen non-judgementally, provide support and reassurance and signpost to appropriate professional services.
If you are concerned about you mental health - or worried about a colleague - talking to a trained Mental Health First Aider could help.
Book a confidential conversation with a Mental Health First Aider
We have launched a new online booking system, making it easier than ever for colleagues to access confidential support.
Simply visit the MHFA Bookings page to arrange a confidential, 45 minute conversation with an MHFAider. You can choose to be allocated an MHFAider at random, or you can choose a specific MHFAider from a drop-down list of available colleagues.
This is a new system designed to improve accessibility to our incredible network of MHFAiders. We expect there may be a few issues with the system as we roll out to staff, so please bear with us and contact healthsafety@sussex.ac.uk if you experience any problems.
Find out more and make a booking via the Staff Wellbeing Hub.