This article reports on an analysis of reflections by students and staff following their experience of a student-staff partnership which conducted a case study exploring student mental health in higher education. During the primary project, several students commented on the benefits of the partnership. Furthermore, following completion of the inquiry, two engaged students and the principal investigator (PI) reflected on their experience of the partnership in action research cycles during the process of writing this report of the partnership. The analysis of these reflections resulted in the following categories: (a) benefits, (b) support for learning, (c) motivations, (d) impact, (e) outputs, and (f) limitations. The partnership facilitated students learning research skills, professional development, and empowerment. Staff experienced an increased ability to conduct research and the rewards of seeing students develop. It is recommended that stakeholders in higher education continue to invest in student-staff partnerships in the context of research studies and mental health inquiry to foster opportunities for positive learning outcomes for students, staff, and institutions.