A highly sensitive person (HSP) is sensitive to—and sometimes overwhelmed by—aspects of their environment like sounds, lights, and smells, as well as their rich interior world. This concept is also ...

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Having a highly sensitive brain can sometimes mean shutting down when facing stressors or challenging transitions. But it can also mean a huge life advantage and, given the opportunity, becoming ...

The meta-analysis of 33 studies, the first of its kind, looked at the relationship between sensitivity and common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Researchers found there was a ...