People with mental illness are often viewed negatively by the general public, pictured as dangerous, blameworthy and shameful.

Evidence

Dehumanization and mental health - PMC (NIH)

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim
• XREF: connects to: Accusations of extreme wrongdoing can dehumanize scapegoats. — Lynley Hood, A City Possessed, 82; The media tend to portray mental illness in a negative fashion, frequently linking it with violence, dangerousness and crime. — How the Media Influence Society’s View on Mental Illness; Public stereotypes portray people with mental illness as dangerous, incompetent, to blame for their disorder, and unpredictable. — Stigma, Prejudice and Discrimination Against People with Mental Illness (+1 more)

Related

• Public stereotypes portray people with mental illness as dangerous, incompetent, to blame for their disorder, and unpredictable. (similarity 0.93)
• The media tend to portray mental illness in a negative fashion, frequently linking it with violence, dangerousness and crime. (similarity 0.90)