Acharya Prashant addresses the rising levels of anxiety and depression among modern students, noting that current average anxiety levels match those of clinical patients from fifty years ago. He identifies two primary reasons for this mental health crisis. The first is forced consumerism driven by scientific and technological advancements. The number of objects available for consumption has increased tremendously, and these products are constantly advertised through media. This creates a sense of 'missing out' and frustration because individuals cannot possibly consume everything, leading to a feeling of being left behind while others appear to be enjoying life on social media. He explains that demand is often artificially manufactured by industries, such as the wedding or jewelry industries, to manipulate people into spending money on things they do not truly need.