Announcement
What is High Sensitivity? An estimated 1 in 5 people identify as highly sensitive. Is there an increase? What happens in the brain of a highly sensitive person? How does high sensitivity affect mental health? And if there’s an increase, what does that say about our society? Come listen to psychologist Corina Greven and neuroscientist Judith Homberg, and learn more about high sensitivity, the brain and society.
Stimuli
Highly sensitive people often experience heightened emotional reactivity and an increased awareness of environmental stimuli. This can be difficult in a world where we are often expected to be very outgoing and sociable, and where our senses are constantly bombarded. Does the brain of a highly sensitive person work differently from one of someone who is not? Are there advantages to being highly sensitive? And in what way does it influence your mental health?
Normality
Some studies indicate that 1 in 5 people fall into the highly sensitive category. Why do so many people identify with this term? Has it increased, or are we simply paying more attention to it? And if so many people are highly sensitive, what does that say about our idea of what is ‘normal’?
Psychologist Corina Greven and neuroscientist Judith Homberg discuss the world of high sensitivity. Come and ask your questions!
This event is English spoken.
About the speakers
Corina Greven is a professor of “Environmental Sensitivity in Health” at Radboudumc. She specializes in sensory processing sensitivity (high sensitivity) and mental health. In her research, she studies how differences in sensitivity among people affect their mental health and well-being.
Judith Homberg is a professor of Translational Neuroscience at Radboud Univercity Medical Center. Investigates factors that influence brain development and behavioral characteristics. Interactions between these factors can lead to emotional responses. She expects that interventions that stimulate development can compensate for these responses.
