High Achievement, Maladaptive Perfectionism, and High Functioning Depression
Authored by: Mia Bakota Art by: Sandy Kong Think of the Ivy-bound student with a perfect GPA, the analyst promoted ahead of their peers, the artist whose output never falters, the doctor who has had the perfect career. High academic and professional achievement is often interpreted within healthcare settings as evidence of resilience and psychological stability. Patients who maintain strong performance are frequently presumed to be coping effectively, even when reporting chronic stress or...