The Prince’s Trust’s Youth Index has recorded its lowest ranking in terms of happiness and confidence among young people since the survey first launched in 2009.
Wellbeing and confidence levels among disadvantaged young people are worse than that of their non-disadvantaged peers, the charity added.
More than a quarter of those from poorer backgrounds said they always feel anxious. A similar proportion of those not in work, education or training (NEET) suffer from this level of anxiety, compared with 16 per cent of young people overall.
The impact of the pandemic has caused worsening wellbeing and mental health challenges among young people, the survey found.
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