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Photo: Elise Amendola, AP<\/p><\/div>\n

For the high achievers in the world, here are things to think about when trying to navigate naysayers on social media and maintain positive mental health.<\/h2>\n

Naomi Osaka has been a central figure in the ongoing conversation surrounding mental health. After her U.S. Open third round loss to Leylah Fernandez, Osaka broke down into tears, stating that she would be taking a break from tennis and thus reigniting the mental health debate and the merits of it. Mental health management is a real thing, and for Osaka and others who sacrifice to achieve at the height of industry, I have some advice on how to navigate toxic social media flames that get thrown your way.<\/p>\n

For more commentary on toxic social media environments, check out Paul Pierce\u2019s ESPN Firing Exposes our Need to Dial it Back from Social Media<\/a><\/strong> and Gina Carano is Fired, and the Disturbing Trend of Cancel Culture Continues.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n