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Young people not able to cope with daily life

Lindsay Plumpton

By: Lindsay Plumpton

Communications Leader

Tuesday 08 January 2013

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One in 10 young people feel they can't cope with day-to-day life, according to the results of a new study. The Prince's Trust Youth Index gauges how young people feel about their lives across a range of areas from family life to emotional health. It reveals that young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) are more than twice as likely to feel unhappy.

The trust found that 27% of young people believe their prospects have been “permanently damaged” by the double-dip recessions. What’s more, 19% of those surveyed said they had no future because of the downturn. This figure increased to 36% per cent for young people classed as NEET.

The results show that the recession is damaging the confidence and wellbeing of young people across the country. So the crucial question is, how can we help them to develop their skills, their self-worth and re-build their lives?

NCFE offers a range of short qualifications which support and motivate young people in finding meaningful employment and building their transferable skills.

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