Mental Health First Aid Brighton
MHFA Brighton
Become a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) on a MHFA England certificate course with Transpire Training in Brighton.
MHFA training is the countries leading certificate in Mental Health First Aid. The content is grounded in research, consistently evaluated and proven to improve confidence around mental health. The course is in-depth but we keep this light whilst being incredibly thought provoking. See the full MHFAider® course outline. Worldwide there are now over five million people trained in MHFA skills.
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Our MHFA Brighton courses run every 6-8 weeks over two consecutive days (must be attended in full to become certified) and numbers are limited to 16 people per course. We also run open access MHFA Brighton youth courses and can provide private group training.
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Two days training, you will gain skills to:Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports Practise active listening and empathy Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality Practise self-care
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Everyone who completes the course gets:A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it​ after completing the course A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan​ A digital MHFAider® certificate Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events ​ The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England
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What is the course structure?Learning takes places through a medley of group discussions, videos, workshop activities and case studies. The pace is kept light and easy to follow whilst being incredibly thought provoking.
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What are the training options?In-person classroom training: We currently run in-person mental health first aid courses where individual places can be booked. The classroom format is two days training. See locations at bottom of this web page. ​ Online deliveries: Same training and certificate, delivered via live virtual classrooms- Mental health first aid online ​ Private group training: If you have six or more people to train you have the option to chose your own dates and schedule.
The Venue:
Ample free parking on site, walking distance from Falmer Rail Station and multiple bus routes.
Sussex Innovation Centre, Science Park Square, BN1 9SB.
There are some rare occasions when it may be necessary for us to use a different venue, which we will confirm upon booking. Please always check your booking confirmation for the latest information.