The decision by United States gymnast Simone Biles to pull out of early Olympic events has prompted comments and analysis around the world. Among those with some thoughts are Columbia International University Counseling Professor Dr. Seth Scott.

Scott writes that despite the fact that Biles is the most decorated American gymnast, she “is not a superhuman, she is incredibly gifted and dedicated, but she is also a human with the same limitations and requirements to balance her body, mind, emotions, and spiritual life like the rest of us.”

Read more of what Scott has to say about mental health and balance in our lives in his article, “What Simone Biles’ Choice Shows Us about the Importance of Mental Health” published by Crosswalk.

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