How to know when you need a mental health break and ways to make the most of it
6/4/21
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from The Washington Post,
6/4/21:
Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open, citing concerns about her mental health, has been heralded as a “wake-up call” by many in the world of elite athletic competition. But mental health experts hope that discussion of Osaka’s actions transcends the professional sports industry and encourages more Americans to take time off when they need it — and more workplaces to make that possible.
“This just shows us that it is possible and there is a way to prioritize your mental health over anything else in your life,” said Akua Boateng, a licensed psychotherapist in Philadelphia. Osaka, she added, “is changing the culture around what’s important.”
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