We are a Nonprofit that Provides a Science-Backed Tool that Supports Student Mental Health
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Topics Covered
Well-Being
Mental Health
Mindset
Sense of Belonging
Perceived Support: Parents, Family, and Friends
Mental Health
Mindset
Sense of Belonging
Perceived Support: Parents, Family, and Friends
Our pilot study found that 91% to 100% of students would recommend our Tool to their high school or college.
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 Robert, Chief Student Experience Officer, Upper School Director, Miami Country Day School
―Jill Robert, 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
―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
"This information helped me a lot."
―Zach P., High School Junior
―Zach P., High School Junior
"Your survey helped me know how to talk to my friends who are having a tough time"
―Sara H., College Sophomore
―Sara H., College Sophomore
Applied & Research
Partnerships
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.
Upcoming Conference Presentations (2026)
American Psychological Association
–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
Contributors include: Aurora Hayes, Jas Cagnato, and Joe Dorri
–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
Contributors include: Aurora Hayes, Jas Cagnato, and Joe Dorri
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
Meeting with U.S. Representative Judy Chu (Oct. 2025) to discuss research and policy implications for student mental health prevention.
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