After reading Sense and Sensitivity in the July/August Psychology Today, an article about highly sensitive people (HSPs), Ron wrote, "I quickly identified with being ...

In 1997, psychologist Elaine Aron introduced the Highly Sensitive Person Scale, which has been used to measure a trait called sensory-processing sensitivity. Aron categorized people with high ...

Highly sensitive kids feel their emotions and surroundings deeply. But how do you know if your child has this personality trait? There are subtle day-to-day behaviors you can watch for that indicate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Your strengths as a highly sensitive person might be underestimated, but ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Highly sensitive people (HSPs), or people with sensory processing sensitivity, ...

Ever notice your child reacting more strongly to the world than their siblings or friends? Maybe they get upset by loud sounds, or a small change in routine throws off their whole day. Parenting a ...

High sensitivity is one of the most misunderstood traits in the world. People often see sensitivity as fragility or emotional instability, when in reality it is a sign of deep awareness, heightened ...

Highly sensitive kids feel their emotions and surroundings deeply. But how do you know if your child has this personality trait? There are subtle day-to-day behaviors you can watch for that indicate ...

Despite the tendency for men to shut down emotionally or avoid conflict, as a result of societal pressure and misguided expectations, some have grown up to be more sensitive than others. We're all ...