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Why we should be concerned about emotional exhaustion

Emotional exhaustion refers to a state of cognitive decline caused by prolonged and excessive stress. [iStockphoto]

About two years ago, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka captured the world's attention when she announced that she will not take press interviews during the Roland Garros before withdrawing from the French Open altogether.

Her reason? She felt the press didn't have any regard for athletes' mental health and would continually ask questions that would plant self-doubt into the minds of athletes.

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