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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Threads of Thanks: Strengthening the Fabric of Gratitude
November is a time to focus on gratitude. While it’s valuable all year long, Thanksgiving offers a special reminder to pause and appreciate the people, things, and moments that bring us joy. Gratitude helps young people build perspective, strengthen relationships, and nurture emotional well-being.
By encouraging your child to practice gratitude, you can help them experience more happiness, less worry, and a greater appreciation for the small things in life.
To support you, we’ve created two gratitude workbooks designed to help children and teens build a simple daily gratitude habit:
For ages 3–10: A playful, age-appropriate guide to noticing and expressing thankfulness.
For ages 11–18: A reflective journal to help older kids explore gratitude and mindfulness in their everyday lives.
These tools can help young people—and families—cultivate gratitude that lasts well beyond the holiday season.
Virtual Workshops
If you're feeling lost trying to raise your children in a tech-dependent world, these workshops are for you.
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.