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Graduate Students Who Hold Themselves to High Standards Are More Prone to Depression Than Others

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2008

Authors

Mongrain, Myriam
Leather, Faith

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Abstract

Academic perfectionists are more prone to major depression than others. Self-critical and 'needy' personality types are at risk for experiencing recurring bouts of major depression.

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Psychology, Mental Health

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Mongrain, M., & Leather, F. (2006). Immature dependence and self-criticism predict the recurrence of major depression. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 62(6), 705-713.