Kanye West, who has bipolar disorder, has been heavily mocked and criticized after several erratic public appearances and a presidential campaign, Nylah Burton, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder seven years ago, writes for NBC News THINK. Society has encouraged people to be open about their mental health struggles, but hasn't begun to discuss how to support people with unpleasant and even offensive symptoms.The criticisms of West are a reminder that the world remains both confused and often disgusted by people with severe mental illness, writes Burton, who says demanding a mea culpa while the rapper is in crisis is harmful. For more expert cultural analysis, sign up for the weekly THINK newsletter here. | 
