Naomi Osaka Makes Us Come Face To Face With Mental Health Issues

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Naomi Osaka Makes Us Come Face To Face With Mental Health Issues

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3 жыл бұрын

Cari Champion, co-host of “Cari and Jemele: Stick to Sports,” remarks on how tennis star Naomi Osaka is using her platform to make sure we can no longer look away from issues of mental health
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@rgwak 3 жыл бұрын

Asking someone to get over an issue with your mental health is like asking someone to run a race with a torn ACL.

@rgwak 3 жыл бұрын

@scumlife "Forcing people to get the vaccine is like Hitler and his brown shirts. Oh, and don't forget that space lasers cause wildfires! 🤪" - Marjorie Laser Beam, the face of the GQP, ladies and gentlemen! 😅😂🤣

@pascaleloiseaujoachim3216 3 жыл бұрын

@Dom Caffanae Can you RACIST KKK stop treating POC as slaves. Since you only care about THE BUSINESS, do you part

@MindfulAttraction 3 жыл бұрын

@@pascaleloiseaujoachim3216 what?!? Kkk? Really? Smdh

@randygibbons7817 3 жыл бұрын

She's not only smart, it seems she has trustworthy people advising her to do what's in her best interest.

@ruthdepew7212 3 жыл бұрын

As a world, and as individuals we need to be more tolerant. None of us can meet everyone else's expectation. To be honest most of us have enough difficulty meeting our own expectations.

@shaunnatrawick3480 3 жыл бұрын

Say that again!👏🏾

@januszkondras965 3 жыл бұрын

I mean stage fright not mental illness every player has . She is not mentally sick she simply does not like the press

@wilson2455 3 жыл бұрын

there's a very famous and talented Australian swimmer, Susie O'Neill, also nicknamed 'Madame Butterfly' or 'Queen of the Pool' because of her near perfect form in both the freestyle and butterfly. Despite multiple Olympic Gold & Silver medals and a 200m WR, at the age of 48 she is still haunted by a single defeat ( 0.01 seconds ) towards the end of her astounding career. She still cannot speak about that one loss without bursting into tears. Such is the incredible and unrealistic expectations placed on these athletes. Give them a break, they are only human !!!

@Thinthapthai 3 жыл бұрын

I have stopped watching tennis totally till she s back on court.

@-BigIi- 3 жыл бұрын

The tennis world does not want controversy... that's not what they showed for Serena, eg. That girl, and her family, her dad, faced lots of racism, very ugly stuff, and it was deliberate, it showed hate, just because she is black. And on top of that she was supposed to shut up and keep it all together, as if she is passive to it all. And for the most part she did a fine job of keeping her cool.

@classyviper1one 3 жыл бұрын

Both Williams players were black as well and there have been many other black players in the community. You're speaking nonsense

@beautifulroses1420 3 жыл бұрын

It should be a choice if she wants to do interviews.

@noythanongsay 3 жыл бұрын

Its called being a grown up and some people grow up faster than others. Others in the tennis side doesnt support her is because they know its a grind and only 10% do make a living and she's almost kinda giving it up. But sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Take care of yourself first and like Venus Williams said she doesnt care what anyone says because she knows they cant play as good as her. For sure Naomi will come out stronger after this.

@dariusbaca7649 3 жыл бұрын

The issue is not mental health. She had a contract upon entering the tournament. She broke that contract and was fined then used MH as a scape goat. Its good MH is getting some exposure but there is more victimization nowadays. If I broke a contract with my employer for example I have to suffer the consequences. I am glad she had the means and endorsements to just say, "nah I will sit this one out." Before you say I do not understand MH think again.

@kellharris2491 3 жыл бұрын

If the contract isn't ethical it's not ethical. Pointing out something is wrong or not fair is the right thing to do. One of the womens world racing champions spoke out against Nikes contract against maternity leave and now Nike has changed its policy. If Osaka's actions get other companies to put more accommodations in place or provide better support for it's employees just like other types of jobs who knows how that might save somebody? Many athletes turn to drugs. Many have mental break downs. Other jobs have built in accommodations required by law why not athletics? If she had said I can't play because I am injured everyone should say fine she can't do it. But she says I can't do this interview because I am going to break emotionally and suddenly it's not a real issue? That's what is going on. People don't understand.

@brianoden1798 3 жыл бұрын

She has been suffering since that day she felt humiliated for winning her match against that privileged 'champion'.

@nickmanning3913 3 жыл бұрын

How can someone be privileged if they are not white? I don’t understand your point.

@freedomlife3623 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickmanning3913 wow, maybe you should look up the definition of Privilege first, then look at the situation and make your comment after.

@realamerican5969 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickmanning3913 Shame on you, pumpkin.

@brianoden1798 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickmanning3913 she is a member of the Liberal Elite.

@brianoden1798 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickmanning3913 Osaka cried while the crowd booed her for winning.

@aussiepete109 3 жыл бұрын

Seven matches including the final match and Naomi has won 4 singles championships so far. Much basic research required!

@isoawe1888 7 ай бұрын

Mental anxiety has always been there. The difference is now we’re pushing diversity on the young people. We need to to be teaching how to handle adversity to our youth. Life is tough. No one promised you an easy road. Tough up an deal with it. We did, and we’re a stronger generation because of it.

@marieclermont1719 3 жыл бұрын

Mental health problems are issues that used to be taboo and no body wanted to talk about them but now we are leaving in a different era and we are forcing to face the problems. If you were facing the problems with your loved ones, shouldn’t you be responding with understanding and love and support?

@jessealmaguer7669 3 жыл бұрын

Naomi, I hope you read this, I stopped watching tennis until you are back in it. I'll wait, I love you and wish you the best.

@swarnadipsinha9352 3 жыл бұрын

Mental health is important at least for me. Whatever decision she took is upto her. But I will respect it.

@mariejacob6999 3 жыл бұрын

Naomi, you are great! I am so proud of you to take a stand for yourself. Girl, your mental status is everything in your success. It's OK to take a break to preserve it. As a former of psych worker, I witness a lot of things. Never stop taking care of you, whenever you don't feel right.👊👍

@Mimmers68 3 жыл бұрын

I understand that press conferences are important, but the major point imo is that in every other sport the athletes get a chance to clean up and take a breather before meeting with the press. Tennis is a very individual style sport and these athletes are made to endure the press without that few moments to calm down and relax. This is what needs to change.

@riley9932 3 жыл бұрын

Not totally true. At many events you can choose to go straight to press conference or go to the locker room and shower and refresh. She did the on court interview right after her win at the French and those are done right afterwards and are usually brief by one person, not the more chaotic, all these people in the room asking questions interviews. Most tennis pros pick to go straight to the press room when they lose, and take a break first when they win. And there are only so many press rooms so you may be told you have to wait and in those cases players go shower, change, etc as well.

@jeanvaljean6400 3 жыл бұрын

Any creature with mental disabilities MUST BE BANNED FROM ANY SPORT to prevent them from injuries or prevent others from being injured by the mentally ill.

@roaches7963 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stigmatizing mental illness and making people with mental illness look dangerous!!

@dennylam269 3 жыл бұрын

Naomi is great for bring attention mental health. But I disagree with Ciri Champion, it would be unfair to the other players for the Majors to excuse Naomi from press conferences. Tennis rely on the top players to promote the game thru these press conferences. If other player are required to do the same thing, then she should be as well, because I sure most players hate the press conferences. She did the right thing by withdrawing. It would be wrong for her earn the same prize money as others who had endured the press conferences. Players before her grew the game thru these press conferences, it would be unfair for her reap the rewards of millions in prizes and endorsements without having to contribute as other tennis player had done before her.

@12Kyra121 3 жыл бұрын

I agree and disagree with you. The rules shouldn't change for her but they also shouldn't be changed because she decided to follow them either. The rules were that players were fined if 20grand if they didn't do pressers. And she was going to go by that rule, then they changed it. I totally get what she is saying. Imagine someones asking you something 5 times in one day, then imagine them asking you the same thing for 5 days, every conversation you had. It gets to you after a while. The press often focuses on the irrelevant I formation when they could and should focus on the match.

@dennylam269 3 жыл бұрын

@@12Kyra121 I didn't think they changed any rule to go against her. They all just had a problem with her not attending the pressers. It is assume in the penalty to begin with. To me, it would not be fair because all previous champions promoted the game by attending these tedious pressers. The game has grown to the point that the prize money for the Majors are $2M+ in part because of these pressers. It would not be fair for anyone to give up 140 grand to win 2.5million and not do their part as previous champions to promote for future generations. I think she handled it right by withdrawing when she isn't prepare to mentally to handle ALL the pressure and responsibilities of competing in the tournaments.

@freedomlife3623 3 жыл бұрын

@@dennylam269 If the rules there to be hurdles to the player, then it should be changed, that’s how we improve the process and procedures in life. Those press conferences are either boring or cringing, why doesn’t they change the format. Just because the things have been that way, we need to keep it so. Otherwise, we will still be treating patients with cocaine.

@dennylam269 3 жыл бұрын

@@freedomlife3623 No argument there. Until they do change it, it should be the same for everyone. Personally I don’t care for the press conferences, I prefer the court side interview after a hard fought match. They don’t say much, but the emotion and expression on their faces say it all. To be fair to press conferences, I think it really for the reports. It gives the reporters a chance to interact with the players and hence help them be more insightful with their articles. More press in general, I guess?

@riley9932 3 жыл бұрын

@@12Kyra121 I agreed that there should be time limits, the moderator should bar questions that have been asked ad nauseam, and you should be able to not have someone be in your presser if they have been negative and demeaning in their questions from past encounters. i.e. (Johanna Konta 2019 Wimbledon when she was bullied by a journalist from her own country.) The rules didn't change. Many people have taken fines for not attending press, Venus Williams does so quite often. I always enjoy when the players clap back at idiotic press questions and during these, you are not technically required to give any certain answer. "I don't know, no comment, I don't feel comfortable answering that" all valid and respectable responses if need be.

@CharlesDarwinBarkley 3 жыл бұрын

she says she's shy and she's anxious and she hates being in the spotlight yet all she does is go on shows to promote herself.

@stephaniehummel5784 3 жыл бұрын

You can be shy and anxious and still live your life. We have no idea how anxious she feels when she is in those programs

@brentwalker3300 3 жыл бұрын

Many great entertainers are introverts and suffer from stage fright. Naomi is a pro tennis plays, and as such, has various lucrative contracts with big companies. She is obligated to make appearances as the face of these companies. She is not promoting herself. Anyone who has watched interviews of Naomi knows damned well that she is not gregarious or love being in the spotlight. She just loves tennis.

@-BigIi- 3 жыл бұрын

@@brentwalker3300 even Michael Jackson was a shy person, off the stage he was not a stage-like person, like he said, he was very shy but just became another person when on stage.

@Stevie8654 3 жыл бұрын

I have struggled with mental illness my entire life. That's not what's happening here. If an interview session causes too much anxiety, then the ESPYs is 100 times worse. She's a snowflake that wants the paycheck without the required work.

@byrolyn8182 Жыл бұрын

Naomi you are a great tennis player.

@brentwalker3300 3 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile, Laura Ingraham is preparing her next show entitled "Shut up and Hit the Ball". Naomi has her priorities straight for sure. I hope she finds balance.

@arcturionblade1077 3 жыл бұрын

Laura Ingraham: "Shut up and hit the ball!" Captain America: "No. I don't think I will."

@marieclermont1719 3 жыл бұрын

Brent Waker, I like your prospective about Naomi’s priorities and I am praying 🙏 for God to guide and protect her. As for Laura Ingraham, I pray 🙏 for God to remind her that there is only one life to live. She is blessed with intelligent to inform others but a lot of times she wastes her times in the wrong direction. What a waste?

@bareknuckles8508 3 жыл бұрын

Cry baby Wah Wah Wah ….

@vls3771 2 жыл бұрын

No one knows the details of her personal life ..this issue has little to do with tennis.....in 3 short years ... grand slam wins/ . excessive Wealth /and celebrity/ first live in Boyfriend in life/ It's a life for very well informed and supported individuals with strong constitutions Osaka wasn't ready for it ....it's clear to see...... and the celebrity tennis star life is probably not for her ....she has more money than she needs so best to do something else she likes to do ...

@cindyshipley7533 3 жыл бұрын

She is barely 23. For God's Sake. She became champion at 20. My daughter is 22. She's a child still.

@classyviper1one 3 жыл бұрын

What? 23-year-old is not a child. Some people can't deal in this life, doesn't matter how old they are

@cindyshipley7533 3 жыл бұрын

@@classyviper1one watch when she best Serena in New York. She was 20. It's a ton of pressure. She is a game changer. She will have a legacy like no other.

@classyviper1one 3 жыл бұрын

@@cindyshipley7533 Yeah, but to say that she is a child is just way off base. She's a grown woman who let the spotlight and her own conflictions get in the way of her success. Hopefully she learns from her failures and succeeds in the future

@cindyshipley7533 3 жыл бұрын

You are right. She is a very young adult, not a child. My youngest is 22. I couldn't imagine her dealing with so much so young.

@t.r.campbell6585 3 жыл бұрын

One of the worst decisions ever made years ago was to think the dangerously mentally ill could be returned to the community and be drugged up all the time.

@jessicaoppegard6578 3 жыл бұрын

I ignore MH in the news cuz I deal with it at home! In myself!

@catherinehendrickson2809 3 жыл бұрын

Have you never heard of Billie Jean King? She fought and fought. The William's girls from Compton Ca. Shout Out for the Hood. Fighting is all in or a spectator.

@dustigenes 3 жыл бұрын

She signed up for tennis, not fighting.

@catherinehendrickson2809 3 жыл бұрын

This lady is a Champion you can only get for love of the game. She stated press questions were making her nervous she wanted to release statements. Instead they fined her 10k a day. That's why she left the French open she chose not to fight. No should mean no. Best of luck with your tennis🌈🎾 🙂

@ntvonline9480 3 жыл бұрын

Taking “a mental health day” is not the same as suffering with a mental illness. Find people who know the difference, then have a discussion about it. 😡

@TravaTraining 3 жыл бұрын

Not taking mental health days lead to mental illness

@ntvonline9480 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravaTraining In some cases that is true. In most cases, it’s genetic or trauma or something environmental (I am not a doctor). A mental health day is taking a day off to refocus or calm down. It is not the same as being hospitalized for three days or months against your will because someone else feels that your behavior is threatening or socially unacceptable. Being molested, drugged, locked in a room with seven locks on the door, and forced fed during a time of religious fasting is not a “mental health day”.

@kaycamille1544 3 жыл бұрын

A mental health day is another word for I’m a diva and think I’m above the rules.

@kaycamille1544 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravaTraining complete nonsense. You obviously have no idea about mental illness

@shannon9348 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!!!!

@Carol-ql6fu 3 жыл бұрын

how about issues on how the press treats celebrities? wouldn't that make an interesting report?

@sepherinaallard7584 3 жыл бұрын

VERY VERY VERY GOOD…

@Toekneepowers 3 жыл бұрын

As in more than two? I agree you do need help if you think there is more than 2

@pohakumana4288 3 жыл бұрын

Has she read "I'm ok, You're ok." it might help her.

@brentwalker3300 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, you're going way back.

@pohakumana4288 3 жыл бұрын

@@brentwalker3300 Basics

@januszkondras965 3 жыл бұрын

She makes sooooooo much money even this year, there was no problem when she started playing tennis. Now when she is so rich she can create new rules because. she is so spoiled. I believe that every tennis player has this problem but quietly they use help. This is for them to overcome

@riley9932 3 жыл бұрын

She definitely feels the pressure now unlike when she first started. She folds quite easily under pressure and that's shown many times when she has flamed out and lost to someone ranked well below her. It can be quite a lonely sport I'm sure and she does seem very shy and the press are well aware of that and I've never witnessed a journalist take advantage or harp on that during her interviews. But I do hope she is seeing a sports Psychologists if she has not been already.

@marlatill 3 жыл бұрын

💚😎🤙

@usasleft8602 3 жыл бұрын

If you can’t run with the big dogs get off the porch!

@stephaniehummel5784 3 жыл бұрын

How do you not understand that she can be a fantastic player and still have mental health issues?

@brentwalker3300 3 жыл бұрын

You probably are the type who would tell people protesting the Vietnam or Iraq wars to "get out of the USA if you don't like it". Such simplistic binary thinking is a pathology.

@stephaniehummel5784 3 жыл бұрын

She in not embarrassing herself. Please show some compassion

@stephaniehummel5784 3 жыл бұрын

@@brentwalker3300 I am exactly the opposite. I protested the Vietnam war. I My daughter is half Vietnamese as I was married to one of the individuals who were the first to be evacuated from Vietnam. I would never say “ go back to your country “ as this is any immigrates home if they move here. I believe our immigrant population is important to this country. I totally disagreed with the orange idiots immigration policies. I am confused that anyone would text this to me. A diehard liberal democrat. I may have made a mistake and sent my text to the wrong person.

@brentwalker3300 3 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniehummel5784 My comment was to the original one and not to yours.

@kumabuki6733 3 жыл бұрын

Millionaire…I feel so bad for her just kidding

@bengrupe1142 3 жыл бұрын

There just people too sounds like your jealous

@WilliamHMusic-oldschool 3 жыл бұрын

What about Joe Biden's mental decline 😳

@rogerout7498 3 жыл бұрын

Not a big deal considering your reality star makes him look like Einstein.

@mkself3231 3 жыл бұрын

Whataboutisms...so original.

@reason6835 3 жыл бұрын

Don't care. I got my own problems.

@Bat_Boy 3 жыл бұрын

You will learn. One day.

@b.t.2795 3 жыл бұрын

@Censorship Is real Psychiatric assessments are tax deductible in America. What about in your country? 😜

@freedomlife3623 3 жыл бұрын

Obviously your parent did a terrible job to teach you being compassionate. We should all care and help each other to make this world a better place to live.

@b.t.2795 3 жыл бұрын

@PugglesMcWardog Ok foreigner with a new account. You couldn't be more fraudulent gramps. Canadian perhaps? 😜

@reason6835 3 жыл бұрын

@@freedomlife3623: You don't care about my problems. Your parents did a terrible job teaching you to be compassionate.