Study highlights insomnia in young

More than a third of young people in Scotland suffer from insomnia, a charity has claimed.

The Prince's Trust said young Scots are also facing increased mental health problems such as panic attacks, self-loathing and depression.

The charity's third annual Youth Index, which measures children and teenagers' happiness suggested 35% had sleep disorders.

Around one in five of the 128 people who took part in the survey - 22% - said they felt depressed "all" or "most" of the time, and one in six - 18% - had self-harmed.

Over a quarter - 26% - said they felt insecure all or most of the time, while 24% said they felt isolated.

Geraldine Gammell, director of The Prince's Trust Scotland said the findings could be due to unemployment, which she said was a "very real and frightening" experience for young people.

Across the UK, almost half of unemployed respondents - 48% - said not having a job caused anxiety and depression and led them to self-harm.

Ms Gammell said: "Unemployment presents a very real and frightening mental health problem for young people in Scotland - and the longer they are out of work, the greater the risk.

"The Prince's Trust can help vulnerable young people back on their feet and into work, building motivation and self-esteem."

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