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How Educators Can Support Students Who Struggle With Perfectionism
Perfectionism, or the refusal to accept any standard short of perfection, isn’t a mental illness. But according to Dr. Jessica Pryor, it can negatively affect mental health. Perfectionism can bring on depression, anxiety, eating disorders and even suicidal thoughts. Perfectionist tendencies can be identified in the classroom as students striving to be perfect in their assignments and relationships.
