# Highly sensitive person
A look into understanding an empath.
The concept of Empaths and highly sensitive people may be new to you, but if you’ve ever felt like there were other people who could read your mind or feel your emotions without you saying anything, then you might actually be an Empath yourself. Empaths are highly sensitive people who can experience the emotions of others as their own, whether they want to or not, making their mental and emotional health the focus of their lives in order to stay balanced and live well.
A look into the concept of highly sensitive people and empaths.
Do you ever feel as if you can feel the vibes of the people around you? Can you sense quickly if something is off before anyone else does? Are you in some way easily stimulated by sounds or scents? Then you may be considered an Empath or Highly Sensitive Person.