Leo is 11 years old. His mum says that Leo lost his pet rabbit a month ago and he is very withdrawn. €He doesn't seem to be getting over it. He's moving school soon and I'm worried about him,€ she says.

Consider the following:

• What questions might you ask his mum?
• Getting children and teenagers to talk about what's bothering them can be hard. How might you help Leo's mum to do this?
• What are the signs of anxiety in a child?
• What are the signs of depression in a child? See: NHS Choices €“ Is your child depressed?
• If you thought that Leo might be suffering from anxiety or depression, where should Leo's mum go for help? Think how you might handle this issue sensitively with Leo's mum.