Dr Alex George.
Dr Alex George is a mental health campaigner, author and educator.
A former A&E doctor, Alex brings a unique perspective from the frontline of healthcare to his mission of improving the nation’s mental fitness. Alex is a leading advocate for early mental health support. He spent four years as the Youth Mental Health Ambassador to the UK government and has also helped to pioneer Early Support Hubs, which he is calling to be rolled out nationwide .Alex has brought important issues to the forefront through his television documentaries including Dr Alex: Our Young Mental Health Crisis for BBC One, and Alcohol Free Booze: Is It Worth It? as well as through his popular platforms on Instagram and YouTube His passion for mental fitness has led to four Sunday Times bestselling books, including The Mind Manual (2023), A Better Day (2022) and Live Well Every Day (2021),, which won Children’s Non Fiction Book of the Year at the British Book Awards.
Through his speaking engagements, Alex shares thought-provoking insights on mental fitness, wellbeing, and resilience, inspiring audiences across the corporate, education, and public sectors to prioritise mental health in everyday life.
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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.
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Men account for 75% of all suicides in the UK, yet outdated ideas - like being told to “man up,” “real men don’t talk about their feelings,” or that “stress is just part of success” - still prevent many from seeking help. We all have a son, brother, dad, or uncle - and too often, we assume it won’t affect us, until it does. This silence comes at a cost, impacting not just individuals but families, workplaces, and communities.
This talk challenges harmful stereotypes and offers practical, science-backed strategies to boost well-being and manage stress. I’ll share simple tools, my own journey, and the lessons that led me to co-found Mettle - because when we prioritise mental fitness, everyone benefits.
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Around 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent — yet many still go through life undiagnosed or misunderstood. In this honest and empowering talk, I share my journey as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent individual, exploring what it means to understand and embrace a mind that works differently.
Blending personal story with research and lived experience, this talk unpacks the breadth of neurodivergence and the many ways our brains process the world. We’ll explore masking, stigma, and the everyday challenges faced by neurodivergent people, while also looking at how we can shape workplaces and societies that are more understanding and supportive.
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Poor productivity costs the UK £140 billion per year - but the solution isn’t simply working harder. True productivity is about feeling fulfilled, working with purpose and doing what matters.
For businesses, investing in employee well-being isn’t just the right thing to do - it drives profit, reduces turnover, and strengthens growth. Drawing on my books, I share the five key pillars to sustainable productivity, blending science with practical strategies. This talk will transform how you and your team work - boosting both performance and well-being.
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