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Thomas Curran: Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse

Social psychologist Thomas Curran explores how the pressure to be perfect -- in our social media feeds, in school, at work -- is driving a rise in mental illness, especially among young people. Learn more about the causes of this phenomenon and how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection.

English
  • Originally Aired March 14, 2019
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code ThomasCurran_2018P
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Name Type Role
Thomas Curran Guest Star