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Sensitivityresearch.com is a website run by researchers dedicated to sharing reliable information on the human trait of sensitivity.

Parents: Discover more about highly sensitive children

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Welcome to our website about the trait of sensitivity. We provide reliable information about sensitivity and valuable resources for highly sensitive people as well as educators, parents, practitioners, and researchers.

How sensitive are you?

Sensitivity can be easily measured with a short questionnaire.

According to research, people tend to fall in one of three sensitivity groups: low, medium and high.

Take the test to find out which group you belong to.

Tests are available for adults, children and adolescents, parents to assess their children, and teachers to assess their students.

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30% of children are highly sensitive; tips and strategies can help them thrive academically and socially.

Sensitivity Blog

Sensitivity Matters for Mental Health

Our study is the first ever systematic review and meta-analysis to examine how environmental sensitivity relates to mental health. Across 33 studies, we found that higher sensitivity is consistently linked to depression and anxiety, with important implications for prevention and treatment worldwide.

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Are Highly Sensitive People More Stressed? Here’s What the Evidence Says

This blog summarises a recent systematic review that synthesized the current evidence for the association between sensory sensitivity and stress. Solid evidence exists for a relation between sensory sensitivity and stress, but more research is needed on specific groups and protective factors.

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Unravelling the Link Between Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Medication Sensitivity

Individuals with high sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) often experience stronger reactions to their surroundings—and recent research shows that this extends to medication. This study highlights the relationship between SPS and medication sensitivity, offering valuable insights into personalised medicine and strategies to improve treatment outcomes for highly sensitive individuals.

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Being sensitive has advantages. Sensitive people tend to benefit more from positive and supportive experiences

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