Chapter
School Climate: Issue Brief 2 (IN: Youth Suicide Prevention School-Based Guide, developed by the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute)
Doan J~~Roggenbaum S~~Lazear K
This chapter explores the effects of the physical, emotional, & psychological qualities of the school environment on the health, safety, performance, & connectedness of staff & students. The implementation of school climate programs as part of a broader suicide prevention strategy is discussed. A checklist of important considerations when evaluating the status of a school’s climate as it may relate to & influence adolescent suicidal behavior is included. (59 refs)