We are already currently in a situation where "safety" trumps everything. People willingly prioritizing physical health in exchange for negative mental health, relationships, being with their dying loved ones, losing jobs, higher cost of living, and freedom in general.
I'm having a hard time parsing your comment. You're saying prioritizing physical health is a net negative and you'd rather trade that for better mental health?
Wouldn't bad physical health generally lead to a worse mental state?