Young people not in education, employment or training were twice as likely to feel that life has little or no purpose.
The survey, carried out by YouGov, also found that more than a quarter of the 2,004 16- to 25-year-olds surveyed said they were often or always down or depressed, rising to 37 per cent among those not in employment, education or training.
The Trust is launching a mental health awareness programme to help leaders on its Team programme, which aims to get young people into work or training, identify signs of different emotional health issues and develop ways to support young people.
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