Mental Health First Aid at Sussex
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.
Please remember that support is available from MHFA network and worth noting support can also be accessed from our Occupational Health service and Employee Assistance Programme
Request a Confidential Conversation with a Mental Health First Aider
Our Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders) offer colleagues a safe, supportive and confidential space to talk. You can request a confidential 45-minute conversation using our online form.
You can either choose a specific MHFAider from the list above or ask us to pair you with someone who is available.
Once you submit your request, a member of the Health & Safety team, Vicki Love or Angelina Janus, will arrange the conversation with an MHFAider and send you a private meeting invitation.
Request a conversation here: Mental Health First Aider Conversation | Booking form
If you have any questions or experience any problems with the form, please contact healthsafety@sussex.ac.uk
Information sharing in mental health emergencies at work
Data protection law allows organisations to share personal information in an urgent or emergency situation, including to help them prevent loss of life or serious physical, emotional or mental harm.
This guidance from Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is aimed at giving employers greater certainty about sharing information about their workers in the event of a mental health emergency. It provides advice on when and how it is appropriate to share workers’ information in such an emergency, even if you haven’t thought about this before.
