You Have a 7-Year Old Boy in Your Class That

You have a 7-year old boy in your class that has symptoms related to worthlessness,inability to regulate emotions,and frequent sadness.What is the most appropriate initial step as a teacher?

A) Speak with the parents confidentiality without the child present.
B) Talk to the school counselor.
C) Ask the child if someone has hurt him at home.
D) Suggest to the parents that he is depressed and may need medication.