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.
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If you're feeling lost raising your children in a tech-dependent world, Common Thread offers two virtual workshops to help parents navigate challenges with youth online relationships.
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Woven with Care: Supporting Youth and Body Image
February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month. Eating disorders affect many young people, including adolescents of all genders. While girls and young women are more commonly diagnosed, boys and young men can also struggle, sometimes in ways that look different and may be harder to recognize.
Knowing the signs and seeking help early can make a meaningful difference in recovery and long-term well-being. As a parent, caregiver, or trusted adult, your awareness and support matter.
To help guide you, we've created resources on:
Common signs and symptoms to watch for
Do's and don'ts for talking with your child about eating concerns
Body positivity vs. body neutrality, and how to help young people develop a healthier relationship with their body
These tools are designed to help you start supportive conversations, recognize concerns early, and connect young people with the care they need.
ANAD Helpline: 888.375.7767Â
Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Peer-led helpline; line provides emotional support and referral information. Â
NAED Helpline: 866.662.1235
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Calls are answered by a licensed clinician specializing in eating disorders; line provides support and referral information.
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.