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.
Sensitivity Blog
Caution under Pressure: How Highly Sensitive People Stay Focused
This study explored how attention works in highly sensitive individuals. Results showed that they tend to adopt a more cautious, focused approach in challenging or emotional situations—an adaptive strategy that supports careful decision-making, though it may also increase susceptibility to stress and mental fatigue.
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.
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.