Historically, talk of mental health in the public forum has been suppressed. Not anymore. For a topic society has long encouraged people to open up about — while simultaneously subduing it – mental health is now being contorted by conservative politicians into a polarizing touchpoint.
To see how this is playing out in a progress-detracting manner for the state of the mental health movement, look no further than the sardine-packed 2024 Republican presidential primary. Mental illness has been politically weaponized. Following the political uprising over COVID-19 vaccines, however, who's surprised?
