A growing chorus of conservative commentators and political figures have called for the reopening of mental health institutions, including asylums and sanatoriums, as a response to what they describe as the problematic affirmation and promotion of mental illness, particularly in relation to transgender individuals. Critics argue that current societal and political approaches, especially those associated with the Democratic Party, encourage what they term 'delusional behavior' and 'gender cosplay,' which they believe exacerbates mental health issues rather than addressing them. Prominent voices in this discourse have emphasized the need to move away from affirmation towards more institutionalized care, suggesting that mental hospitals should be revitalized to provide proper treatment. This perspective has been articulated through various public statements and social media posts, reflecting a push for urgent action to counter what these figures perceive as a mental health crisis mishandled by existing medical and social frameworks.