Charity: Youth unemployment causes mental health problems
The mental health of young people is suffering as a direct result of unemployment, according to the Prince's Trust charity.
Charity: Youth unemployment causes mental health problems
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.
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