Alex George leaves medicine and explains 'incredibly difficult' decision to quit A&E
19.05.2022 - 19:03
/ ok.co.uk
Dr Alex George has revealed the reasons behind his decision to leave A&E, stating his "purpose has changed". And the former Love Island star followed up with a video in which he elaborated on his decision to switch paths, stating that "something had to give". Addressing his reasons to leave A&E, told his Instagram followers said he was struggling to manage all of his commitments and admitted it "wasn't an easy decision" but he felt he was approaching burnout.
Dr Alex, 31, has been a passionate campaigner for mental health since losing his own brother Llŷr to suicide in July 2020. "I love being an A&E doctor. It's something that I trained all my life to be," he said.
"But I basically got to the point where I was burning out." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter In February 2021, Dr Alex was appointed Youth Mental Health Ambassador by the UK Government. In a video announcing the role, he said: "I'd taken on the role as Youth Mental Health Ambassador a year ago. I'd been flat out with campaigning; volunteering; making sure I was running [my] business.
"All the other things that were going on. And I was also working in A&E. "To be honest, I was burning out - and I don't think it's very good for a Youth Mental Health Ambassador to allow themselves to burn out and not look after themselves if you're promoting good health." Followers on Instagram shared their support for Dr Alex, with one saying: "You are so amazing I'm sure your hospital and colleagues are going to miss you so much! Good luck on your next venture." And another said: "Mental health advocacy is a true calling, one I know well! Welcome to the club full-time." Dr Alex also shared the exciting
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