Naomi Osaka’s Resignation From the French Open Proves That Mental Health is Invaluable.

“The truth is that I have suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018 and I have had a really hard time coping with that” - Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka celebrates her victory over Patricia Maria Țig in the first round of the women’s singles at Roland Garros on May 30, 2021, in Paris, France (Getty Images).

During the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, conversations about the importance of mental health were abundant. 

Reported rates of depression and anxiety skyrocketed s…