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Dr. Alex George: From Love Island to Mental Health Advocate

12/25/2025

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Dr. Alex George is a former NHS doctor and mental health advocate who gained fame on Love Island in 2018.
He was named the UK youth mental health ambassador in 2021.
He recalls a difficult childhood with ADHD and rejection sensitivity.
His A&E work during the pandemic was harrowing after the suicide of his brother Llyr.

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Story summary

Dr. Alex George is a former NHS doctor and mental health advocate who gained fame on Love Island in 2018.
He was named the UK youth mental health ambassador in 2021.
He recalls a difficult childhood with ADHD and rejection sensitivity.
His A&E work during the pandemic was harrowing after the suicide of his brother Llyr.