Anxiety common in young people

14^th January 2015 – Anxiety is common in young people and worse if they don't have a job. According to The Prince’s Trust Macquarie Youth Index 2015, anxiety is gripping young people. While a large proportion are outgoing and lead busy lives, it found more than 1 in 10 often felt too anxious to leave the house and over a third worried about everyday situations.

Survey

The report says the confidence young people have in their physical health is at its lowest point since the survey began in 2009 and anxiety is preventing them from looking after their health and securing jobs.
Shirley Cramer, CEO of The Royal Society for Public Health, says in the report: “ Mental health issues like anxiety and depression can have a devastating impact on young people’s lives, affecting their relationships, self-confidence and job prospects."
The report is the largest study of its kind, giving a unique insight into the views of young people. The findings are based on interviews with 2,265 16-to-25-year-olds.

Unemployment

The report shows many young people experience anxiety as part of their everyday lives but those who are out of work, or NEET, (not in education, employment or training) are far more likely to demonstrate anxious behaviour.
A fifth (20%) of respondents claim they “fall apart” emotionally on a regular basis. This increases to a third (33%) of NEETs.
More than a third (36%) often feel anxious about everyday situations, rising to 52% of NEETs.
The Youth Index shows that being unemployed has a detrimental effect on a young person’s overall wellbeing. The overall score, which measures levels of happiness and confidence, is 13 points lower for NEETs than for those in education, employment or training, and two points lower than it was in 2014.

Turn lives around

The Prince’s Trust provides a combination of intensive support, vocational training and mentoring. Last year it helped more than 58,000 young people get back into work, education or training.
Martina Milburn, chief executive of The Prince's Trust, says in a statement: "Thousands of young people feel like prisoners in their own homes. Without the right support, they become socially isolated – struggling with day-to-day life and slipping further and further from the jobs market. But, we can help even the most vulnerable young people find work and turn their lives around."
Source:  http://www.webmd.boots.com/anxiety-panic/news/20150114/anxiety-common-in-young-people