My 9 year old son (almost 10) has recently been very emotional and talking about wanting to kill himself. I don't think that he would actually attempt suicide but must be very anxious to have those thoughts.
He gets on well at school but has had problems with friendships. He often has angry tantrums, most often because he wants us to buy something like an expensive phone (I think this is to 'prove himself' to other kids).
I have made an appointment with the gp and the family support worker at his school.
Just interested to hear anyone's experience of emotional problems in kids his age?