Support groups have urged people having suicidal thoughts to seek help, after two teenagers from the Lochee area of Dundee took their own lives last week.
NHS Health Scotland said it was important that people contacted organisations such as ChildLine, Samaritans and Breathing Space to talk to someone.
A spokesman said, “Most people who feel suicidal don’t want to die — they want to end the pain they are presently suffering. Talking to someone can make all the difference at these times.”
Lochee’s tight-knit community was reeling after the bodies of Anthony Riddell (17) and Ragan Thomson (18) were found by the same dog walker 48 hours apart on common parkland to the rear of Kirk Street.
Anthony was found on Thursday morning and Ragan’s body was found just yards away two days later.
The police and Ragan’s family have said the deaths are unconnected.
Dozens of tributes to Anthony and Ragan, including bouquets, handwritten messages, toys and a Bart Simpson scarf have been left at the spots where the teenagers died.
Internet tributes have also been posted, with Anthony called a “true friend and one true Lochee boy” and Ragan “one in a million.”
At Ragan’s home in Gray Street, his grandmother Tilda Thomson said his loss had left a hole that would never be filled.
She said her grandson — who had lived with her since 1996 and went St Mary’s Primary and St John’s High schools — was a quiet boy who had helped her a great deal over the years and enjoyed spending time with his friends.
Mrs Thomson said, “He was brilliant. He was the man of the house and he was a right good hand. He helped me more than anybody else has helped me.”
She added, “It is so hard — it was totally, totally out of the blue. I don’t even know how it came about.
“It is like something has been ripped out of us.”
Ragan is survived by his sisters Kelly (24) and Shannon (19) and brother James (15).
He was also an uncle to Shannon’s children, Rhys (2) and two-month-old Chelsea.
Among the cards left at the spot where Anthony died was a message from his mum Evelyn and brother Gavin thanking friends for the support and love they have shown since his death.
It read, “I’d like to say to all Anthony’s friends and pals a big thank you for all the things you all done for him. I will never forget.
“I have lost a son and a wee brother to Gavin and he will never forget. A big thank you from Anthony’s mum and big brother, xxxx.”
A Tayside Police spokeswoman said although the boys knew each other their deaths were not connected.
She said, “There is absolutely nothing to suggest any link between their deaths and there are no apparent suspicious circumstances surrounding their deaths.”
Lochee councillor Tom Ferguson said that the whole community was in shock at the double tragedy.
Having lost a son of about the same age, Mr Ferguson said he was only too aware of the pain their families must be going through
He said, “I have personal experience of this and I know that nothing can be said to ease their sorrow at this time but I offer what condolences I can possibly offer.
“This is a shocking and sad incident to happen in Lochee and I am sure that most people in the community will feel the same way I do.”
Anyone seeking help or advice should call ChildLine on 0800 1111, Samaritans on 08457 909090 or Breathing Space 0800 838587, or visit www.chooselife.net.