Youth Mental Health and Wellness
Common Thread by Wolfson Children’s is weaving a greater understanding of the importance of youth mental health throughout our communities in North Florida and South Georgia.
We're working to support the mental health and well-being of children and teens by strengthening protective factors—positive community traits that reduce risk—through three key focus areas:
Awareness Thread: Reducing stigma and sparking conversation through community events, trainings, shared stories, and thoughtful content across media platforms.
Education Thread: Offering free, easy-to-understand resources to help caregivers and trusted adults recognize signs of struggle and support kids with age-appropriate tools and strategies.
Community Thread: Connecting families with nearby mental health providers and community resources, making it easier to get the right support at the right time.
Get tips and easy-to-use tools delivered straight to your inbox each quarter. These resources help start conversations with and boost mental wellness in children of all ages.
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Weaving Stronger Bonds to Prevent Bullying
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying can have a serious impact on youth mental health, leading to depression, anxiety, loneliness, and even suicidal thoughts. As a parent, caregiver, or trusted adult, you can play a powerful role in helping young people navigate these challenges.
To support you, we’ve created resources for both parents and youth:
Bullying vs. Conflict Situational Cards – Use these cards with your child to talk through real-life scenarios, helping them understand the difference between conflict and bullying and how to respond.
Parent Cyberbullying Guide – Learn how to recognize the signs of cyberbullying and find strategies to support your child if they are experiencing it.
Be an Upstander Worksheet – Encourage your child to take an active role in preventing bullying by speaking up or telling a trusted adult. This activity helps define what it means to be an upstander and explores the character traits that support it.
Teen Cyberbullying Self Check-in & Action Plan – A tool for teens to reflect after a cyberbullying incident, process their feelings, seek support, and practice self-care.
These resources are designed to help you—and the young people in your life—build skills, resilience, and confidence when facing bullying.
Expert Blog: Is it bullying?
How to recognize the signs when your child needs help dealing with a bully.
Free Resources for Parents, Teachers and Caregivers
Whether you're looking for insights on managing anxiety, fostering healthy relationships, or understanding behavioral challenges, these resources offer guidance and tools to help support children’s mental health while navigating challenges with confidence and care.
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Common Thread is made possible by generous philanthropic support from Margaret & Robert Hill, the J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund and Simply Healthcare Plans. Their investments are helping lay the groundwork for a healthier future for children and teens in our region.