George, who rose to fame on reality TV series Love Island, will advise the government and raise the profile of mental health education and wellbeing in schools.
He is a campaigner for children’s mental health after losing his brother to suicide last year.
As part of the unpaid independent position, George will use his clinical expertise and personal experience to help shape policy on improving support for young people in schools, colleges and universities.
I’m delighted to announce that we have appointed @DrAlexGeorge to be our Youth Mental Health Ambassador.
Young people have sacrificed so much during this pandemic and we are going to do everything we can to support them. pic.twitter.com/2HeiwsC9lI
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