Impact of maladaptive perfectionism on mental health and the role of cognitive behavioral therapy: a narrative review

Impact of maladaptive perfectionism on mental health and the role of cognitive behavioral therapy: a narrative review

Perfectionism is a personality trait that can be strongly valued in many professional environments, such as the medical field. However, when maladaptive, is potentially harmful to the mental and physical health of individuals. In addition, it should be considered that, under a transdiagnostic appro...

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Main Authors:	Karen Regina Rosso Schons, Alexei Gil, Bruna Natalie Dacroce Fasolo, Luiza Martins Barbosa, Marina Pimentel Beber de Mattos, Vinicius Ferreira Lacerda dos Santos
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria (ABP) 2025-06-01
Series:	Debates em Psiquiatria
Subjects:	Psychiatry Psychotherapy cognitive behavioral therapy psychological distress mental health perfectionism
Online Access:	https://revistardp.org.br/revista/article/view/1452
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