Dr Alex George – TV doctor, author and Government Mental Health Ambassador

Dr. Alex George Dr. Alex George is a TV doctor, author and Government Mental Health Ambassador.

Alex became a well-known and respected figure as an A&E doctor, bringing the nation accessible and reassuring advice directly from the frontline throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

He has published three Sunday Times Bestsellers, Live Well Every Day, The Mind Manual and A Better Day, which won Book of the Year for Children’s Non-Fiction at the British Book Awards.

He presented the BBC One Documentary Dr Alex: Our Young Mental Health Crisis and the much talked about Naked Education on Channel 4.

He also hosts his own show on Classic FM and the hugely successful podcast, Stompcast, which promotes the importance of walking in nature for mental and physical wellbeing.

Dr. Alex George is a presenter, best-selling author, and Youth Mental Health Ambassador to the government.

He is also the co-founder of Mettle, the mental fitness app for men. Alex has become a well known and respected figure amongst healthcare professionals in the UK, from his years as an A&E doctor, bringing the nation accessible and reassuring advice directly from the frontline throughout the pandemic.

He has published three Sunday Times Bestsellers, ‘Live Well Every Day’ and ‘The Mind Manual’ for adults, and ‘A Better Day’ for children, which also won Book of the Year for Children’s Non-Fiction at The British Book Awards.

Most recently Alex published his fourth book, ‘A Better Day Journal: Fun and Calming Activities for Positive Mental Health’ in January 2024.

Alex is on a mission to improve mental health support for young people, and has become prolific throughout the UK in his campaigning for Early Support Hubs as well as his recent work alongside the Royal Foundation with the Prince and Princess of Wales.

He also has a hugely successful podcast, ‘Stompcast’, which promotes the importance of walking in nature for mental and physical wellbeing.

Alex’s TV work includes presenting his documentary for BBC One and Children Need, Dr Alex: Our Young Mental Health Crisis as well as fronting Naked Education for Channel 4 and All4.

Most recently, Alex released his first single with Decca Records at Universal Music, a spoken word track called The Dreaded Pill, in collaboration with pianist Luke Howard, with the ambition to break down stigma around mental health medication.

Alex recently presented the much talked about brand new show, Naked Education, alongside Anna Richardon and Yinka Bokkini, for Channel 4 and All4.

Topics and Talks

Solving The Billion Pound Problem

Lack of productivity due to poor mental health cost the economy £57.4 billion last year. As staggering as this might be, it’s the human cost that matters most. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way.

Using my knowledge and expertise in mental fitness and health, I provide an approach that executives and managers can use to build companies that are conducive with good mental health.

A healthy and happy workforce is a productive and resilient workforce.

Packed with tangible takeaway tips and advice, this keynote isn’t one to miss.

Mental Fitness for All

Do you feel that school gave you the tools to look after your mental and physical health? Neither do I.

The truth is, most of us are missing out on our true potential in life, simply because we were never given the knowledge we so desperately deserve.

Using my expertise in mental fitness and health, I will provide a framework that will change your life for the better.

Think of the brain as your hardware and your mental health as the software. This talk gives you the tools to upgrade both, using science backed methods and habits that will ultimately change your life. Make today day one.

The Productivity Paradox: science has the answer

Everyone wants to be more productive, and every employer wants more productive employees, but what does productivity actually mean and how can we achieve it?

He believes productivity is about being able to do more of what you care about, and feeling truly fulfilled and purposeful in your life.

Both at work, and at home.

Drawing on my books, I discuss the 5 key pillars to being more productive, benefitting employer and employee alike.

Combining science with mindset hacks, this talk will change the way you approach your to-do-list forever.

Why Mental Health Matters

Google physical health, and you’ll see an athlete running through the park; Google mental health, and you’ll see someone in despair?

Everyone has both physical and mental health, yet we only focus on the former. Learning about mental health is invaluable, from understanding the gut-brain connection to adopting daily habits that can transform your life.

This talk will reframe your view of mental health, equipping you with essential tools for your well-being and supporting those around you.

Alex touches on his own personal story and the path that led me here, tackling the stigma and myths that still exist.

Just as we train our bodies, we should all be training our minds.