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

Lisa TownsendRashelle MusciElizabeth StuartAnne RubleMary B BeaudryBarbara SchweizerMegan OwenCarly GoodeSarah L JohnsonCatherine BradshawHolly WilcoxKaren Swartz

Published in: The Journal of school health (2018)

Positive 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.

Keyphrases

mental health
high school
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mental illness
climate change
sleep quality
health information
hepatitis c virus
social support
hiv infected