Simone Biles Opens Up About Mental Health Journey, Eyes 2024 Olympics

After a two-year hiatus following the 2020 Olympics, Biles returned to training and broke records, while continuing to advocate for mental health.

Simone Biles opened up about her mental health journey in a new cover story interview with Vanity Fair, discussing her experience with the 'twisties' at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and how therapy helped her cope.
Biles took a two-year hiatus from gymnastics after the 2020 Olympics, during which she experienced depression and felt like a failure, despite empowering many people by speaking out about mental health.
Biles returned to training in late 2022 and by January 2023, she was back to her regular schedule, training four days a week. In October 2023, she became the record holder for most international gymnastics medals in gymnastics history.
Biles is currently eyeing a spot on the 2024 Olympic team, but expressed that not making it to Paris won't absolutely crush her, reflecting a mature perspective on her achievements and future.
Biles also shared her ongoing advocacy for mental health, her use of therapy and medication to manage anxiety, and her desire not to be put on a 'pedestal as a mental-health advocate.'