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June 11, 2021
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Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Revealed Mental Health Struggles Many People Face

Will Osaka’s Comments Help Other Athletes, Coaches
and Families Better Understand?

Before this year’s French Open, Osaka announced she would not participate in any after-match news conferences because she wants to safeguard her mental well-being. Osaka said the reporters’ questions sometimes put doubts in her mind.

Osaka skipped the news conference after her first match. Lots of folks criticized this decision on social media, saying Osaka should answer the reporters’ questions as other players do.
Concerned That Returning to Work Will Impact Your Mental Health? Here’s How to Set Boundaries

While many are struggling to balance childcare or feeling overwhelmed by isolation, others prefer the flexibility of remote work and telemedicine, and are grateful not to have to participate in social functions.

If you are at all dreading going back to “normal life,” here are ways to deal, according to experts.
What Employers Should Know About the Employee, Mental Health and the Environment of Connection

In the early decades of the 20th century, the field of professional counseling began to take root. Its principles were based on the importance of one’s vocation and career development. It was believed that one’s job was strongly connected to one’s personal identity, self-esteem and self-worth. In 2021, this has not changed. As masks are beginning to come off, a return to the office is soon approaching. Online meetings and working remotely from home have become a way of life in the past year. Perhaps we have become more self-sufficient and just as productive in our isolated home offices. However, we have gained wisdom from this pandemic experience — the wisdom of the importance of connection.
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TAY DAYS at The Capitol

CAYEN, a program of Mental Health America of California, invites you to join TAY DAYS, an event by youth, for youth. Adult allies are welcome too. Come hear from the youth across California.
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