This despite the fact that she had already communicated her concerns about her mental health to the organisers at the beginning of the tournament. Osaka was as gracious in her exit statement as she is in her tennis. Would they be as unyielding in dealing with a physical disability as they were while dealing with a serious mental health concern? The WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health, which was launched in 2019 and will extend till 2023, aims to bring to attention the high global burden of disability arising from disorders of mental health, and accelerate a multi-sectoral response to improve care for a whole range of mental health problems. Prof. K. Srinath Reddy, a cardiologist and epidemiologist, is President, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI).

Source: The Hindu June 02, 2021 18:31 UTC