Perfectionism might seem like a minor hurdle to overcome – or even a welcome personality trait. But perfectionism is different from simply striving for excellence and perfectionistic people are at higher risk for anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. Perfectionism researcher Gordon Flett, PhD, and clinical psychologist Bonnie Zucker, PsyD, discuss where perfectionism comes from, why it’s an increasing problem, how it affects people’s mental and physical health and how to treat it. Links Gordon Flett, PhD Bonnie Zucker, PsyD Speaking of Psychology Home Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Gordon Flett, a psychologist known for research on personality and depression, discusses the concept of perfectionism among athletes. They explore topics such as perfectionism assessment, development, the role of mindfulness, and the importance of adaptability over perfection. They also discuss resilience, overcoming perfectionism, and its prevalence among young people.