In the survey, HSPs also identified three main areas that helped them cope, which we can use to help others. Within each of the three areas, I have resources.

Learning About the Trait of High Sensitivity
Self-Care the HSP Way
Supportive People

1. Learning about their trait of high sensitivity

made them feel less alone in how they experienced the world
opened up a window to understanding themselves.
helped explain why they experienced the world the way they did
helped them understand why they always felt different from those around them.
It also helped them understand, accept, and honor that their self-care needs look different than most.

These factors improved wellness, self-esteem, self-compassion, and coping ability.

2. Self-Care the HSP Way

HSPs reported that when they started being consistent about specific types of self-care that reduced sensory overload and supported the sensitive nervous system, their mental and physical health improved, offering greater resiliency and coping skills.

3. Supportive People

Those that reported having supportive people around them named it as one of the key factors in improving wellness and mental health.

Immediate Resources

If you know someone who is struggling with thoughts of suicide, let them know they are not alone and that there is immediate help available 24 hours a day. They can call, text, or chat at 988, and you will be connected to trained counselors in the United States at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, always available 24 hours a day, free and confidential. Internationally, you can find suicide hotlines in your country at the International Association for Suicide Prevention.

Resources to Support Highly Sensitive People's Mental Health

Learn more about high sensitivity and self-care tools that work, and join our Sensitive Empowerment Community for daily support! Everything can be found at HSPresources.com