The report, Young People's Access to Advice - The Evidence, suggests young people find dealing with their problems daunting and that they tend either to put off seeking help or attempt to handle the difficulties themselves.
Only six per cent of those with problems find their way to a recognised advice professional, such as the Citizens Advice Bureau or Jobcentre Plus.
The study, produced by advice and support organisation Youth Access, argues that while youth professionals have a vital role to play in meeting young people's social welfare needs, many are ill equipped to do so.
James Kenrick, advice services department manager at Youth Access and the report's author, estimates that allowing young people's problems to escalate could be costing England £1bn a year on subsequent support services.
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