Free. Anonymous. Personalized.

​science-backed tool that supports student mental health

Answer a quick, anonymous set of questions and get personalized feedback on your mental health, social support, and sense of belonging, plus resources for what you're going through.

91–100% of students recommend it
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Reviews

"We used their Tool across our entire high school. It was very successful... We highly recommend working with them to incorporate their Tool into your school or college."
―Jill Roberts, Chief Student Experience Officer, Upper School Director, Miami Country Day School
 "Joe loves his students... and it shows in The Good Student, a terrific resource for all students."
​  ―Elizabeth Loftus, Distinguished Professor, UCI, Past President of  the Association for Psychological Science, and recipient of the Gold Medal for Life Achievement in the Science of Psychology
 "Your survey helped me know how to talk to my friends who are having a tough time"
​  ―Sara H., College Sophomore
"This information helped me a lot."
―Zach P., High School Junior

In the News & Community Reach

We've been honored to be featured across a range of media and organizations:
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  • ACT, Inc. – Invited Speaker, Mental Health Awareness Month 
  • University of Southern California – student spotlight social support
  • International Honor Society in Psychology: How to Support Mental Health and College Success
  • Life is Beautiful with Shahrzad Ardalan (KIRN Radio) – appearances on mental health
  • Inner Voice - Heartfelt Conversation with Dr. Froojan (Top Mental Health Podcast in California)
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Founder, Joe Dorri, with producer and host of "Life is Beautiful" on KIRN 670 AM Shahrzad Ardalan (May 2026)
Coming soon: 'The Hidden Crisis: Student Loneliness — The Fix' on Inner Voice with Dr. Froojan

Applied & Research Partnerships

We partner with organizations, school, and colleges to implement The Good Student Tool and conduct studies on key psychosocial factors that influence student mental health, belonging, and academic success.
Applied Work
across College and High School Campuses
Research Collaboration
​across College and High School Campuses
​American Psychological Association Conference Poster Presentations (2026) 
  • When Everyone Succeeds: Restricted Range in Psychosocial-GPA Associations
  • What Makes Life Meaningful to Students? An Exploratory Text Analysis with Implications for Teaching
  • Translating the Good Student Tool for Adolescents and Young Adults
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Jasmine Cagnato (research assistant) and Joe Dorri (founder & mentor)

Policy Work

Our research findings inform educational practice and policy aimed at improving student mental health, well-being, and sense of belonging on campus.
Policy Engagement​
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Meeting with U.S. Representative Judy Chu (Oct. 2025) to discuss research and policy implications for student mental health prevention.
Select Reports​
High School Students Population
College Students Population

Help More Students Get this Kind of Support

The Good Student is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation helps us reach more schools and expand our research on student well-being.