Unemployed under-25s face 'devastating' mental illnesses
Long-term unemployed 16-25 year olds face "devastating" mental health problems, including self-harm and suicidal thoughts, according to a study from the Prince's Trust.
Former excluded pupil was 'lost' after school
A man who left school at 14 has spoken to Daybreak about the affect unemployment and exclusion from school had on his mental health.
Chris Newell "tried his best to behave himself" and was "lost" after he was permanently excluded.
"It just escalates and next thing you know, you get mixed up with your drink and drugs and just develop new obsessions to deal with your anxiety."
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