PESoMind (pronounced like piece of mind) began with a simple question: could the parts of dance that helped me through difficult seasons also support other young people?

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That question led me to develop a framework combining Physical Activity, Emotional Expression, Social Connection, and Mindfulness. I first shared the idea through an experiential workshop at SXSW EDU before presenting it to psychiatrists, where thoughtful criticism challenged me to strengthen its scientific foundation.

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Working alongside clinical mentor Dr. Afshan Khan, I connected the framework to existing literature, leading to publications in Frontiers in Public Health and Health Promotion Practice and presentations at professional conferences. I later translated the framework into JiveToThrive, an app that helps students practice these principles in everyday life. Today, I'm continuing to evaluate its impact through a longitudinal study.