Blue Whale self harm online 'game'
07 Apr 2017
Schools should be aware of an online 'game' called Blue Whale, that orginated in Russia, which is encouraging teenagers to self-harm for 50 days before commiting suicide.
Action for schools
Staff are encouraged to read managing self harm guidance (see downloads section) that will:
- Increase understanding and awareness of self-harm
- Alert staff to warning signs and risk factors
- Provide guidance for staff dealing with students who self-harm
- Help senior leaders consider how to support staff that have to deal with self-harm, ensuring they too can deal with the feelings this evokes.