What Changes When We Measure Strengths Alongside Symptoms?

What Changes When We Measure Strengths Alongside Symptoms?

Jason Roop, PhD
Published on: 07/10/2026

Dr. Jason Roop explores new research linking trait expression with anxiety and depression, its limits, and the questions it raises about strengths development.

Operation UNITE and Center for Trait-Based Transformation Announce Regional Trait-Based Prevention Initiative

Operation UNITE and Center for Trait-Based Transformation Announce Regional Trait-Based Prevention Initiative

From the Center
Published on: 22/09/2026

A new initiative will bring Start from Strength to students across Operation UNITE’s service area, with initial capacity for up to 1,000 students. Coordinator training begins September 25.

The Life a Person Returns To

The Life a Person Returns To

Jason Roop, PhD
Published on: 15/09/2026

After speaking at the FDA, Jason Roop reflects on identity, integration, and why the life a person returns to deserves as much attention as the experience that changed them.

Strength exists in every community. Opportunity should, too.

Strength exists in every community. Opportunity should, too.

Jason Roop, PhD
Published on: 09/09/2026

Introducing Start From Strength Foundation, a Kentucky nonprofit working to expand access to strengths-centered education, community partnerships, and research.