Charity: Youth unemployment causes mental health problems

Unemployed, uninspired and feeling hopeless - young people across the North East are suffering panic attacks, depression, self harming and even considering suicide as a direct result of unemployment.

A report by the Prince's Trust says the number of unemployed 16-25 year-olds claiming benefits in the North East has gone up almost 300% in the past five years.

It paints a bleak picture of how that has affected young people's mental health.

A charity says young people's mental health is suffering as a direct result of unemployment.

A report by the Prince's Trust says one in five have had symptoms of mental illness, and one in four say they often feel down or depressed.

Nationally, 9% say they don't have anything to live for.

Katrina Daniel was unemployed for two years after leaving school. She told ITV News Tyne Tees about her experiences.

The mental health of young people in the North East is suffering as a direct result of unemployment, according to a charity.

The report by the Prince's Trust said one in five have experienced symptoms of mental illness, with young women twice as likely to be affected.

One in four 16-25 year-olds say they often feel down or depressed.

Nationally, 9% say they don't have anything to live for.

Katrina Daniel, 20, from Bishop Auckland, was unemployed for two years after leaving school: