What was the most likely outcome for a person who was mentally ill and accused of being a witch during the Renaissance?

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During the Renaissance, there was a widespread belief that mental illnesses were caused by demonic possession or witchcraft. Therefore, a person who was mentally ill and accused of being a witch was most likely to be subjected to a witch hunt and ultimately sentenced to death through burning, hanging, or drowning. Sadly, many innocent women (and men) were falsely accused and executed as part of the witch trials.

What Was the Most Likely Outcome for a Person Who