The personality trait of perfectionism is linked to higher depression risk, a review of ten different studies finds. Perfectionists are often worried about making mistakes and tend to be highly self-critical. Feeling societal pressure to perform to a high standard, they often believe others are continually judging them. When perfectionists fail to meet their lofty standards, they tend to get depressed. Practising self-acceptance or self-compassion is one of the best ways of dealing with...

Perfectionism Is Related To Higher Depression Risk — But It Can Be Reduced
Dr Jeremy Dean
