1/4 Talk about timing.
My wife follows @naomiosaka and is a big fan. This all happened to take place in the last few days right at the end of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
I know it's a common assumption celebrities and athletes enjoy fame and love to talk to the cameras...
My wife follows @naomiosaka and is a big fan. This all happened to take place in the last few days right at the end of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
I know it's a common assumption celebrities and athletes enjoy fame and love to talk to the cameras...
https://twitter.com/naomiosaka/status/1399422304854188037
2/4 ... But this assumption also makes it that much harder for those who struggle with public anxiety to be open about their hardships.
Many consider Naomi to be the best in female tennis, which is why this has real potential to put a new spotlight on this challenge.
Many consider Naomi to be the best in female tennis, which is why this has real potential to put a new spotlight on this challenge.
3/4 ... To be sure, I don't think it's as simple as allowing athletes to pass on any press of any kind in an international sport. But I do think it's possible this ultimately leads to policy changes that can be more accommodating to many like Naomi.
4/4 ..And there *are* many. I continue to be amazed at how many struggle with these anxieties, often because they work so hard to hide them. It's not just openness needed on their part, it's awareness on ours.
It's one of the biggest problems for as little as it is discussed.
It's one of the biggest problems for as little as it is discussed.
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