Police brutality has lasting psychological effects on individuals and communities, often leading to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. Survivors of police violence, as well as those who witness or experience it indirectly, frequently

Immigration detention and the threat of deportation take a devastating toll on mental health, leaving individuals and families in a state of constant fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. Many immigrants flee violence, poverty, or persecution in

The criminalization of mental illness has led to overcrowded prisons and jails filled with individuals who need treatment, not punishment. Instead of receiving proper mental health care, many people with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar

The school-to-prison pipeline is a troubling cycle in which at-risk youth, particularly those with mental health conditions, are funneled out of schools and into the juvenile justice system. Harsh disciplinary policies, such as zero-tolerance rules

Mass incarceration disproportionately affects individuals with mental health conditions, turning prisons into de facto psychiatric facilities rather than places of rehabilitation. Many people with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression end up

Misogyny and toxic masculinity have profound mental health consequences for people of all genders. Women and gender-diverse individuals often experience anxiety, depression, and PTSD due to systemic sexism, workplace discrimination, gender-based violence, and societal expectations