Simone Biles faced backlash, but mental health experts and
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Both Biles and Naomi Osaka, elite athletes of color, withdrew from competition at momentous junctures.
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The big Olympic letdown: Simone Biles shined a light on mental health issues in Tokyo, but what happens afterward?
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Simone Biles' Biggest Competition: The Challengers at US Classics 2023 - EssentiallySports
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August 2021 Workplace Wellness Guide - Ragan Communications
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Simone Biles opens up about her mental health post-Olympics: 'I'm still scared to do gymnastics
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Gymnast Simone Biles reveals she is 'pro-choice' as she slams 'broken' foster care system
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In a divided US, it's no surprise some see Simone Biles as a villain, Simone Biles
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Simone Biles, Mental Health, and the Pressure to Be Perfect
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I'm More Than My Accomplishments and Gymnastics,' Simone Biles Tells the World
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Why Simone Biles getting 'the twisties' was so terrifying and what recovery could look like
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Simone Biles stepped away from 'corrosive' gymnastics for mental health. Now she's back
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Forget the Wealth and Accolades: Simone Biles Mental Health Profile
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Simone Biles faced backlash, but mental health experts and teammates alike offered support - Ragan Communications
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Simone Biles focusing on mental health—how to tell if you need a break