As the culture reverts to paganism, mental illness rates have increased along with the use of strong psychotropic drugs. See here. Psychotropic drugs affect mood, perception, and behavior by altering brain function. They are commonly used to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Since they tend to modify perception, their use can actually amplify the denial of reality.

When one lives in denial of reality, rising mental illness is the byproduct. Transgender individuals, particularly adolescents, are prescribed psychotropic drugs at more than double the rate of their peers, with usage increasing after medical transition. See here and here. This is often due to the psychological distress associated with gender dysphoria and the mental health needs of transgender patients. The attempt to become a “new creature” via transgenderism will always fail and is akin to mentally playing Russian roulette. It is nothing new. It was prevelant in the latter Roman Empire, during the Enlightenment and French Revolution. (Seth Gruber provides historical reference in his book The Last Stand.)

There is a steep price to pay for living in denial of reality. Denial is a recurring theme throughout the Bible and often depicted as a human response to fear, guilt, or unbelief. The Bible provides numerous examples of denial, illustrating its devastating consequences. The good news is that God offers relief in Christ. When we exercise repentant faith, we literally become new creatures. “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Cor 5:17 NLT.