The Neuropsychology of Perfectionism and Self-Worth: The Overlapping Mechanisms in Trauma and Chronic Stress.
Introduction: Unraveling the Hidden ConnectionsIn clinical neuropsychology, the understanding of how trauma and chronic stress shape an individual’s psychological and physiological landscape is critical. Increasing evidence suggests that the brain’s response to childhood trauma and ongoing stress can profoundly influence emotional regulation, self-worth, and coping mechanisms. One of the most significant yet often underexplored aspects…