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Our impact on quality of life

Get a snapshot of how our support benefits many.

said Brain in Hand helped them with Stress and/or anxiety.

said Brain in Hand had helped with overwhelm and/or burnout.

of those employed said they were more likely to stay in their role.

of students said they manage their time better.

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Personalised support for getting back on track

“I was at work and triggered 3 ambers on my traffic light. I had text support and was able to implement strategies that enabled me to stay at work when I might have left and taken a day of sickness.”

User is employed and a student, funded by DSA

“I was overwhelmed at work and not able to think straight/make decisions or focus. I used the unplanned events feature to see ways I can help myself and by actioning those I was able to reduce the overwhelm and get myself back on track and complete my work. BiH helps me to be more productive, manage my energy levels and be more supportive of myself.”

User is employed, funded by Access to Work

“I had a difficult meeting with my supervisors at university who did not understand nor meet my needs. I had a meltdown during our session which was avoidable. The BiH coach really helped me address the aftermath of the situation calmly and manage my supervisors to help them understand why it happened and how to avoid it again in the future."

User is employed and a PhD student, funded by DSA

“BiH helped at the end of term at university where I was set a lot more coursework, exam revision and homework and it was difficult to manage my time as I would get extremely anxious and panicked as I had so much to do. I used the diary feature to schedule in what work I was going to do as well as my hobbies and free time which helped me feel less overwhelmed. It really helped because I was able to manage my stress and in the end I did really well on my modules.”

User is a student, funded by DSA

“At times where my routine has been interrupted, I have been able to use brain in hand to access resources to help me cope, and reminders I had written with the help of my brain in hand coach, whereas previously I used to immediately shut down completely.”

User is a student, funded by DSA

"Driving my car. Putting in details to cope with anxiety and putting in emergency contact details. Knowing I had emergency numbers to hand was very reassuring and the preparations for driving really helped I was able to drive to Bristol at Christmas."

User is a volunteer, funded through a group programme

"I was in the process of being diagnosed with autism (since completed). Brain In Hand has helped me with tracking my moods, finding patterns in my changing emotions, and remaining organised with tasks that I could accomplish. It also helped me with grounding exercises, and lists of how I could help myself if I was getting overwhelmed. Thanks to Brain In Hand, I was able to put together a list of coping mechanisms and grounding strategies which helped me with flying to America first time with my sister."

User is employed and a student, funded through a group programme

"Need to keep up with medication schedule to prevent health condition deteriorating. Use alerts on BiH to try and keep to this (something I really struggled with previously due to extreme disorganisation)"

User is funded by a group programme

Read our latest study

Our November 2025 impact report presents findings from Brain in Hand users with a particular focus on our on-demand support service. 77% of respondents reported improved mental health, 68% improved wellbeing, and 77% said Brain in Hand helped them feel supported. Improvements were seen across diagnostic groups (autistic, ADHD, autistic and ADHD, and other mental health conditions), demonstrating consistent impact in managing anxiety, reducing overwhelm, preventing burnout and strengthening overall emotional wellbeing.

Users also reported meaningful gains in everyday life skills: 74% said Brain in Hand improved their planning and problem solving, while 54% reported greater independence and self-care. Among students, 80% felt they were achieving more in their studies, with strong improvements in time management, attendance and course completion. These findings reinforce Brain in Hand’s role in supporting both productivity and long-term participation in work and education. In employment, 63% of working users felt they were “achieving more” in their role, with 56% performing better, 59% feeling more confident and 56% more likely to stay in their job.

This quarter’s spotlight on our on-demand service highlights its powerful role in emotional regulation and recovery. The most frequently reported benefit of our on-demand service (72%) was support with emotional dysregulation and getting the day “back on track.” Over half of those describing emotional regulation said the service helped them de-escalate in the moment, and many reported being able to return to work or study after receiving support. Notably, 46% of respondents selected “I find value from knowing it’s there,” underscoring the reassurance and psychological safety provided simply by having 24/7 access to human support.