I believe that mental illness is related to crime and delinquency. If a person has a mental illness, they sometimes are not in charge or their action. They get inclined to do things that they normally would not do. For example a person with schizophrenia may hear voices telling them to do bad things. Often when they are in these episodes, they are not aware of what they are doing. Because of this they commit violent crimes and other criminal acts. When they carry out the wrongdoings that are socially unacceptable, they should still be held accountable. If they are not punished, they may not learn the severity of their actions. People who suffer from mental illness could harm themselves and others in masses if they are not treated or taken
