A Glasgow mum whose son has tried to take his own life three times in the space of just two years is calling for better mental health care for children in schools. Kirsty Solman, 40, and her husband Scott, 45 , went through every parent's worst nightmare when their 10-year-old son Kyle was rushed to hospital after trying to take his own life.
However, this incident was just the start of their heartbreaking ordeal. The youngster, who has autism and ADHD, ended up in Royal Hospital for Children multiple times across 2021 and 2022 after repeated attempts .
Now, the family has launched a petition demanding more funding for mental health services in schools and colleges after feeling let down by the current systems when their son was in 'crisis'.
