Highly sensitive people (HSPs) are characterized by their intense emotional responsiveness and heightened sensitivity to their environment. This trait, first identified by psychologist Elaine Aron in ...

HSP is not a disorder, but a personality trait shared by about 15-20% of the population. If you find yourself nodding along, you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). The term HSP, coined by Dr ...

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 ...

Watching the events over the last week, and observing so many details of Michael Jackson's life has precipitated a lot of reflection. I imagine the coverage may have had the same effect on you. Over ...