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Simone Biles deserves all the praise for prioritizing her mental health. And it’s a good reminder that many Americans can’t afford to take time off when they need it.

Simone Biles looks on during the Tokyo Olympics.

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This week, four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles withdrew from the 2020 Olympic Games to care for her mental health. After a wobbly vault run where Biles risked serious injury, the athlete admitted that the high stakes of the Olympics felt like too much, and the stress was affecting her performance. 

“I have to do what’s right for me and focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and my wellbeing,” Biles said. “We’re not just athletes, we’re people at the end of the day, and sometimes you just have to step back.”​ 

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