Kotaku actually called out the trait as problematic in a March opinion piece noting that while "insane" Sims behave randomly, real-life mental illness doesn't work that way.

Where to find The Sims 4 Mental Health Mod. This particular mod comes from Zero’s Sims 4 Mods&Comics and contains content that is not suitable for players under the age of 18.

Traits in The Sims 4 define a Sim's personality needs and wants, offering deep gameplay customization and variety for players ...

The Sims 4: The 25 Best Trait Mods To Bring Life To Your Sims. ... An alternative mod for mental health that is worth looking into is the Mental Health mod by Zero's Sims 4 Mods.

The Sims 4 ‘Insane’ Trait Renamed to Avoid “Distraction ... out the game for its ‘problematic’ terminology citing that is an inappropriate misuse of the term associated with mental illness.

Link between mental health and personality traits uncovered. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 11, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 05 / 250501122334.htm ...

After receiving criticisms about the name of a trait in The Sims 4, ... Some activists complained that calling the trait "Insane" was disrespectful toward those with mental illness.

Like many of the other things that used to be considered a personality trait but are now labeled a mental illness, the percentage of the population that suffers from PPD is slim — just around 4% ...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is a common mental disorder that affects an estimated 3.8% of the population, including 5% of adults (4% among men and 6% among women), and 5.7 ...