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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Strengthening the Thread of Hope
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people, and rates have risen sharply in recent years. Parents, caregivers, trusted adults, and friends can all play a role in noticing warning signs and offering support.
To help, we’ve created:
A parent's guide to recognize the difference between typical adolescent behavior and signs a child may be thinking about suicide, plus action steps to provide support.
A youth guide to help young people recognize when a friend may be struggling and how to respond.
A safety plan template to use once a young person is connected to mental health support, offering a roadmap for managing crises.
Together, these resources offer practical ways to recognize, respond to, and support the young people in your life.
Expert Blog: Youth suicide is on the rise. What can you do?
Monitoring for warning signs of possible suicide risk.
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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Our experts discuss common mental health challenges for youth and ways to manage them.
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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.