Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of rising mental health problems, particularly in the younger generation (Gen Z). He begins by stating that it is not that previous generations did not have mental health issues, but rather that these problems were not recognized or diagnosed. The vocabulary for conditions like depression and anxiety was not prevalent, and facilities such as psychologists and counseling were not available. Instead, such issues were often attributed to superstition, which he considers a mental health problem in itself. The core of the problem, he explains, is that the traditional, albeit often false, support systems like religion and social norms have been dismantled by the educated generation. This has created a vacuum, as no genuine, authentic support system has replaced them. The mind, being inherently incomplete, seeks a purpose and support in life. This void, according to Acharya Prashant, is now being filled by consumerism, which has become the new religion. The entire industrial system targets the youth, compelling them to consume and making consumption the primary goal of life. This, however, is insufficient to fill the inner emptiness, leading to widespread suffering. He notes that superficial ideologies, such as a shallow understanding of "humanism" or "feminism"—often equated with merely wanting money, fame, or the freedom to wear anything—also fail to provide real meaning. He asserts that both the uneducated, superstitious person and the modern, superficially-minded individual are the same, as neither engages in intellectual rigor or self-inquiry. The differences in their attire or language are merely superficial. Acharya Prashant posits that the only real solution is to turn towards the Truth, which he identifies as self-knowledge (Atma-gyan) or spirituality. This, he says, is the true religion for all generations. This path requires intellectual rigor, deep thought, and meaningful engagement, which can be found in scriptures like the Gita or the teachings of sages. He contrasts the easy, story-based religions with the demanding path of Vedanta, which requires paying the price of dissolving the ego. He concludes that when one has self-knowledge, the mind becomes stable and does not wander, which in turn reduces anxiety and suffering. He emphasizes that while brain disorders require medical science, the ailments of the mind can be cured by spirituality.