Self-Care: Make the Game Easier or Make Yourself Better?

Several people have criticized me for my take on Tennis star Naomi Osaka’s recent statements about her mental health struggles. However, in a black and white world with little nuance, mental health is one of the areas that requires nuance. Without it, the idea that the sports world must make mental health a priority will […]

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Counterpoint: Depression is NOT Something to be Normalized

Tennis star Naomi Osaka’s recent statements about her mental health struggles has the sports world buzzing about “normalizing” depression. Osaka revealed that she has faced “long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018”. Osaka also mentions that she has “had a really hard time coping”. In addition, Osaka is receiving nearly universal support […]

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Naomi Osaka Shows Why Athletes Must Work More on Mental Skills

Mental health in sports is a hot topic today following tennis star Naomi Osaka pulling out of the French Open due to anxiety issues. Ultimately, Osaka cited the press conference portion of the event as the source of her struggle with anxiety. She suggested that it was the media’s fault because they don’t show any […]

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