“…Further, individuals with a tendency to view the world in a future-oriented manner may think about negative and potentially traumatic life circumstances more favorably and may be less likely to think about or attempt suicide (Hirsch et al, 2007a). Optimism is associated with reduced depression (Carver et al, 1993;Davis, Nolen-Hoeksema, & Larson, 1998;Long & Sangster, 1993), better psychological adjustment to negative life events (Magaletta & Oliver, 1999), and increased psychological well-being (Carver et al, 1993;Park, Cohen, & Murch, 1996;Rothbaum, Weisz, & Snyder, 1982); however, excessive or unrealistic optimism may have a detrimental effect (Fournier, de Ridder, & Bensing, 2002;Segerstrom, 2005).…”