Courtney Beard Ph.D

2 weeks ago | psychologytoday.com | Courtney Beard Ph.D |Kaja Perina

Perfectionism is associated with greater depression and suicidal ideation. New research shows that higher perfectionism is associated with less improvement during hospital treatment. The self-critical aspect of perfectionism may in particular interfere with treatment gains. Source: Alexas Fotos / PexelsPerfectionism is a personality trait, defined as "the setting of exceptionally high performance standards and the engagement in intense self-criticism (Moscardini et al., 2025, p. 2).