DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING
September 01, 2025
The Hidden Power of Sensitivity: How Highly Sensitive People Experience Mental Health
Emerging research reveals that roughly 31% of people possess heightened environmental and emotional sensitivityโa trait linked to increased risk for conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and avoidant personality disorder. These individuals process details and emotions more deeply, making everyday stressors potentially overwhelming.
31% of people are classified as highly sensitive.
Sensitivity makes individuals more prone to stress-related mental health challenges.
They also show higher responsiveness to therapy like mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation training.
Understanding sensitivity helps therapists deliver personalized care with better outcomes.
But there's a powerful twist: the same sensitivity that increases vulnerability also makes them more receptive to therapeutic interventions such as mindfulness and relaxation techniques. By recognizing and adapting care for sensitive individuals, mental health professionals can provide more effective and compassionate support.
At NuroSpark, we believe in personalized care that respects individual traits. Incorporating tailored strategies for highly sensitive individuals into our programs ensures we meet learners where they areโand help them flourish.