Mental Health and how it is viewed within out society and different systems within our society can be very biased.
For example the criminal justice system. This system has many nuanced approaches that are sometimes biased against some groups. Those who suffer with debilitating or chronic mental health issues have been pushed to the front of the discussion multiple times.
Below is an article from NAMI on this exact topic. Check it out below for more information on this important discussion going on.
https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Stopping-Harmful-Practices/Criminalization-of-People-with-Mental-Illness#:~:text=Many%20factors%20have%20contributed%20to,mental%20health%20crisis%20response%20infrastructure