Simone Biles is making history at the 2024 Olympics.
He has won three gold medals to date and is the most decorated American gymnast in the history of the sport. She started a new position in the attic and did a close-up Biles 2 – a difficult move named after the champion because she was the only woman who could do it successfully . And he said he might not finish the Olympics after 2024.
However, many will remember that Biles faced a very different battle during the last Olympics: her mental health.
The champion came out of the 2020 Olympics – held in 2021 due to Covid- before the group of female gymnasts after struggling with the pressure of the competition and developing twisties, which is a surprise where the nervous gymnasts have a mental breakdown.
After she left the competition, she faced a wave of scrutiny. Pundits wondered if he was ready to train. Others disparaged him and called him a retiree who shouldn’t be celebrated — including current vice president JD Vance.
Biles’ decision to take time off and begin treatment did not end her career. He even said that his treatment helped him get to the 2024 Olympics first.
“Being in a good state of mind, seeing my doctor every Thursday is kind of a religion for me. So that’s why I’m here today,” Biles said in an interview with NBC News.
Why mental health is the key to progress
Of course, Biles is a one-in-a-million talent, but mental health experts told Business Insider that putting mental health into the workplace could be a positive step to help day laborers. and a day to continue their work.
“To ignore mental health is to directly ignore the part of your body that controls everything: your movements, your emotions, your knowledge,” Dr. Janna Koretz, founder of Azimuth Psychological, told Business Insider. “If you don’t take care of it, it all falls apart. If you want to move up the ranks at work, do a good job, and be committed to your team, you have to take care of yourself.”
Employees may neglect their mental health, fearing they may fall behind at work, but occupational health expert Ana Goehner told Business Insider that even though workplaces encourage hard work , overusing it can cost you in the end, especially if you end up at work. having chronic diseases.
“What some people don’t realize is that not treating mental health can lead to different conditions,” he said. “It’s better to go forward slowly or wait a little like Simone did to come back healthy.”
‘It is better to take care of your health than to wait’
Stress at work can be caused by many sources. Maybe your job requires you to work 10 hours a day, or maybe you’ve been assigned a project that takes you far from your comfort zone.
Goehner explained that there are many steps employees can take to improve workplace mental health before it becomes so bad that they have to drop everything and leave. For example, addressing the cause of stress at work and finding a suitable accommodation with your boss can help reduce it.
He also advised that employees familiarize themselves with their workplace policies on mental health support.
“Many companies are aware of workplace stress and burnout and offer treatment and other mental health resources through the Employee Assistance Program or other incentives, such as enrolling in a program of meditation or getting health coaches to solve problems,” Goehner said. “Sometimes, you need a lot of resources to improve your mental health.”
Goehner also said that many companies now offer mental health days for employees that can help employees get a break from work stress or burnout.
Biles jumps during the 2024 Balance Beam finals at the Olympics. Andy Cheung/Getty Images
Mental health holidays still carry a stigma
For some workers, a few days is not enough. Sometimes, like Biles, it takes a more serious approach to dealing with their mental health.
Another option that employees can consider is taking extended vacations. However, mental health leave is not available to most Americans. Goehner said most companies do not allow paid time off without written approval from a health care professional. For people who do not have enough experience in health care, this can be a hindrance.
Some workers save money in order to quit their jobs, but quitting completely is not possible for everyone.
Koretz says that during his treatment, he advises clients who can’t take such a belief to stop working. However, he said, small, incremental lifestyle changes can improve mental health at work.
For example, he said focusing on activities or activities that align with your personal values can bring “happiness and well-being” in stressful situations.
“It may not seem like much but making very small changes can have a positive impact on mental health, and it can be very motivating because it also helps us realizing that we are in control of more than we think,” Koretz said.
Biles’ representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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