The Association of School Climate, Depression Literacy, and Mental Health Stigma Among High School Students

CONCLUSIONSPositive school climate was associated with greater odds of depression literacy and endorsement of fewer stigmatizing beliefs among students. Our findings raise awareness regarding aspects of the school environment that may facilitate or inhibit students' recognition of depression and subsequent treatment‐seeking.

Source: Journal of School Health - July 9, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Lisa Townsend, Rashelle Musci, Elizabeth Stuart, Anne Ruble, Mary B. Beaudry, Barbara Schweizer, Megan Owen, Carly Goode, Sarah L. Johnson, Catherine Bradshaw, Holly Wilcox, Karen Swartz Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research