George Riley

Presenter

George is an award-winning broadcaster and rugby league commentator who joined State of Mind in 2018

A fully-trained Mental Health First Aider and keen marathon runner, George specialises in discussing the impact of media and social media on our mental health, the importance of exercise on mental wellbeing, and the dangers of alcohol in causing mental health problems, having been sober since 2019 following a crisis period in his own life.

Sharing his own experiences and tips of managing depression and anxiety, George remains a keen amateur footballer, having failed in his boyhood dream of making it as a professional footballer with Leeds United.