Ms Trish Murphy:

I find it hard to say "Yes" to that. It does not help situations and is how people try to cope with them, which is not good. I see people putting huge pressure on themselves. There is perfectionism and the idea I have to be the best I can be across a range of things. Our young people put huge pressure on themselves. Their parents' expectations are very high, as are their own expectations of themselves. When they come to college and find they are not the head of the class like they used to be, the effect on them over years can be devastating.