- Pivotal Moments Media (PMM) was formed to strengthen mental fitness through entertainment and education.
- Rachel’s Challenge addresses the root causes of school violence, bullying, bias and self-harm
- The organization honors Rachel Scotta shooting victim at Columbine HS
NASHVILLE, Tennessee., September 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Pivotal Moments Media announced today that it has formed a partnership with Rachel’s Challenge to offer educational and entertainment programming to help young people around the world cultivate their self-esteem and improve their mental health.
Rachel’s Challenge addresses the root causes of school violence, bullying, bias, and self-harm through social-emotional learning programs that build connection, hope, and resilience. its namesake, Rachel Scottwas a victim of the Columbine High School shooting, one of the first mass school shootings in the US.
PMM is a newly formed global entertainment and education brand that creates, distributes and promotes entertainment and educational programs that inspire and motivate people to be mentally fit, overcome adversity and lead fulfilling lives.
PMM recently announced that he signed Independent music and social media sensation Auti as an ambassador for youth suicide prevention and mental health. A PMM spokesperson said the combination of Auti and Rachel’s Challenge creates a positive megaphone to cultivate teens’ self-esteem and reject negative influences that threaten their mental health.
“Young people are bombarded with messages that pierce any positive image they have of themselves,” he said. bob morgan, president and founder of Pivotal Moments Media. “Having productive social-emotional learning programs and a role model like Auti using a global platform to counter the harmful noise emanating from social media, from negative body image to bullying and feelings of worthlessness, can go a long way.” help young people feel safe and supported.
rachel scott dad, darrell scott, and her stepmother Sandy started Rachel’s Challenge after discovering the legacy of kindness and compassion that Rachel left behind after her death. The organization works with schools to improve and maintain a culture where bullying, violence and self-harm are reduced, where teachers are free to teach and students are empowered to learn.
An independent study conducted by Multi-Dimensional Education, LLC, a nationally recognized evaluator of educational programs, found that “schools that faithfully implement the Rachel Challenge achieved statistically significant gains in community engagement, teacher-to-teacher relationships and students, leadership potential and school climate, along with a reduction in bullying behavior.
Using age-appropriate programming for K-12, Rachel’s Challenge schools have reported reductions of up to 84% in disciplinary referrals. More than 150 suicides are prevented annually, according to the students themselves. In a pre-post attitude survey of 9,881 students from socioeconomically and demographically diverse schools in the US and Canadarespondents reported a 282% increase in the number of students who feel safe at school after participating in Rachel’s Challenge.
“We know that positive connections improve self-esteem and improve mental health, including reducing youth suicide,” he said. Kristi Krings, CEO of Rachel’s Challenge. “Encouraging positive actions and highlighting positive influences can nurture and empower our youth to feel more powerful than the negative influences that surround them on a daily basis.”
In just over two decades of mental health and social-emotional training, Rachel’s Challenge has reached more than 30 million students, educators, and community members. Rachel’s Challenge continues to work hard to turn the ideals of kindness and compassion into practical strategies that help promote a safe and productive learning environment.
About Crucial Moments Media:
Pivotal Moments Media recognizes that many people do not receive the information and education to identify and address mental health issues early enough. Recent health reports indicate that we live in an unprecedented mental health crisis, with our youth being hit especially hard (HHS). The PMM platform will curate and produce education and entertainment through its website, movies, music, and other avenues with resources to foster mental fitness. Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn / Website
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