It is hard to believe that for some people enlightenment is the same as mental illness.
Enlighted people do not inflict harm on anyone. They are very calm after enlightenment. Their circle of compassion grows, they have an aura around them and become healers. Spiritual awakening is not a social stigma and does not affect job perspectives. Enlighted people are still in touch with other people and understand them.
People suffering from mental illness may show violence, paranoid features, may harm others, and may become aggressive. They are not at peace with themselves or others. Mental illness is still a social stigma and may affect job perspectives. Mentally ill people live in other realms and leave touch with earthly reality.