A survey of young people, by the charity, found that of those asked 54 per cent said their mental health has been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and 45 per cent added that it has impacted their ability to afford heating.
One in five said that it has impacted their access to regular meals.
UK Youth has produced a YouTube video which features Bailey Smith, who starred in BBC drama The Split and performs as rapper Doc Brown, discussing his personal experiences as a youth worker and highlighting current levels of demand for services.
The actor, who worked in youth services across London for almost two decades, said his work in the entertainment industry has allowed him to have a greater involvement with organisations like UK Youth and a more profound impact on young people he supports.
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