<p>Players at the US Open will have access to licensed mental health providers and quiet rooms as part of an initiative announced by the US Tennis Association.</p>.<p>The USTA said it seeks to "ensure that a comprehensive and holistic approach will be taken with all aspects of player health, including mental health."</p>.<p>"Our goal is to make mental health services as readily available to athletes as services for a sprained ankle — and with no stigma attached," said Dr. Brian Hainline, a USTA first vice president.</p>.<p>"We will provide an environment that fosters wellness while providing the necessary resources to readily allow mental health care seeking."</p>.<p>Reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka brought attention to the topic when she pulled out of the French Open in late May to take a mental health break, then sat out Wimbledon, too. She said she has "huge waves of anxiety" before speaking to the media and that she has "suffered long bouts of depression."</p>.<p>Other athletes in tennis — and other sports — also have discussed their concerns.</p>
<p>Players at the US Open will have access to licensed mental health providers and quiet rooms as part of an initiative announced by the US Tennis Association.</p>.<p>The USTA said it seeks to "ensure that a comprehensive and holistic approach will be taken with all aspects of player health, including mental health."</p>.<p>"Our goal is to make mental health services as readily available to athletes as services for a sprained ankle — and with no stigma attached," said Dr. Brian Hainline, a USTA first vice president.</p>.<p>"We will provide an environment that fosters wellness while providing the necessary resources to readily allow mental health care seeking."</p>.<p>Reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka brought attention to the topic when she pulled out of the French Open in late May to take a mental health break, then sat out Wimbledon, too. She said she has "huge waves of anxiety" before speaking to the media and that she has "suffered long bouts of depression."</p>.<p>Other athletes in tennis — and other sports — also have discussed their concerns.</p>