One in 10 young people believed life was not worth living or was meaningless, according to an “alarming” new report today.
A survey of 16- to 25-year-olds by the Prince’s Trust found a “significant core” for whom life had little or no purpose, especially among those not in education, work or training.
The poll of over 2,000 showed that more than a quarter felt depressed and were less happy than when they were younger.
Almost half said they were regularly stressed and many did not have anything to look forward to or someone they could talk to about their problems.
The trust, which aims to help vulnerable young people, said its study revealed an increasingly vulnerable generation.
Chief executive Martina Milburn said: “Young people tell us that family is key to their happiness, yet too often we find they don’t have this crucial support.”
Meaningless Existence
