In today’s competitive education system, success is often treated as the measure of self-worth. As students chase perfection, many silently struggle with anxiety, burnout, chronic stress and fear of failure. This article explores the hidden psychological cost of academic perfectionism and why excellence should never come at the expense of mental well-being. https://www.psychologs.com/chasing-perfection-the-hidden-psychological-cost-of-academic-perfectionism/ #psychology fact