
Case study
Alex was working as an administrator at a university when he began experiencing depression and anxiety, which led to suicidal thoughts and self-harm: 'My mental and physical health was at rock bottom and my insights into my own workplace triggers were non-existent as an autistic man'.
Alex used the confidential Access to Work Mental Health Support Service at Remploy, who supported him in managing his mental health at work. He was assigned a vocational rehabilitation coach and they developed a wellness recovery action plan: ‘I’ve started to value myself as a person but also value the unique contribution I can make to the workplace… I’ve gone from just ‘coping’ in work to being my most confident and best self’.
You can contact the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service online at a2wmhss@remploy.co.uk or by phone on 0300 456 8114.