HSPs are more likely than non-HSPs to pick up on subtle cues in the environment, including what others are thinking and feeling. This creates a good news-bad news prognosis for HSPs: if they are raised in stressful environments, they are more likely than non-HSPs to develop anxiety and depression. If, however, they are raised in supportive and enriching environments, research shows that they turn out better adjusted and more socially skilled than non-HSPs!
