Psychology Today: Cancellation OCD - When Fear of Mistakes Meets Cancel Culture

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Written By Melissa Jermann, Ph.D.

Article Featuring Dr. Melissa Jermann

  • Cancel culture can fuel perfectionism and fear of making mistakes.

  • “Cancellation OCD” is an obsessive fear of being socially or professionally rejected.

  • Obsession over “getting it right” can block authentic human connection.

Dr. Melissa was recently featured in Psychology Today in her insightful article “Cancellation OCD: When Fear of Mistakes Meets Cancel Culture,” which discusses how today’s call-out culture can trigger OCD and perfectionism.

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Melissa Jermann, Ph.D.
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