Blue Whale Care and Treatment: Specialist Support for Adolescents

The Blue Whale Challenge is a dangerous online phenomenon that targets vulnerable adolescents through a series of escalating self-harm tasks. Recognising the warning signs and intervening promptly is critical to protecting young people from harm.

Dr. Robert Bergonzi’s practice in Milan offers specialist psychological support for adolescents who have been involved in the Blue Whale challenge and for their families. Our intervention focuses on understanding the vulnerabilities that made the young person susceptible, providing a safe therapeutic space, and strengthening the protective factors around them.

The treatment pathway includes individual sessions with the adolescent and meetings with parents, with the aim of restoring family communication, building awareness of online risks, and developing effective safeguarding strategies. Our approach is non-judgemental and prioritises the wellbeing and recovery of the young person.

If you suspect an adolescent may be involved in the Blue Whale challenge, contact our Milan practice without delay.