Unemployment 'causes mental illness symptoms' in 21% of under 25s

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.