They’re well-educated and holding good jobs but feel like a fraud. Psychologists call it ‘imposter syndrome’

SINGAPORE — With a degree in biomedical science from the National University of Singapore and a graduate law degree from the University of Melbourne under her belt, Ms Shilpa Jain may be seen as being quite accomplished. However, an overwhelming sense of self-doubt and anxiety loomed over her. She has what psychologists often refer to as “imposter syndrome”, when you feel that nothing you do is good enough.