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Athletes’ mental health claims make headlines after star tennis player drops out of competition – Spending the Army birthday with one soldier who “beat the odds”

June 14, 2021

When Japanese-born Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open tennis tournament last month citing mental health concerns, the media world took notice. There were some who accused the athlete of being a prima donna by declining post-competition media interviews. When Osaka cited depression and anxiety as her reason, the media buzz changed from skeptical … Continue reading "Athletes’ mental health claims make headlines after star tennis player drops out of competition – Spending the Army birthday with one soldier who “beat the odds”"