Parents have been urged to spend more time with their children and to understand the problems they are going through.

This comes after an 8 year old student of Sigatoka took his own life in Sigatoka over the weekend.

Psychiatrist, Doctor Selina Kuruleca said parents should talk and discuss problems with their children openly and should assist them in any possible way.

According to Kuruleca, school holidays are near and parents should be vigilant.