PsychologySalon presents a forum by Your Depression Map author Dr. Randy Paterson tonight about the downside of positive thinking. Paterson will explain why being optimistic is not always the best thing to do and thinking happy thoughts may even result in personal problems.

This discussion will also shed light on when pessimism, optimism or realism might be of good use in a given situation; the relationship between optimism and denial, and learning if optimism could cause a catastrophe.

Catch Toxic Optimism tonight at 7 at UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson St. For tickets, call Changeways Clinic at 604-871-0490 or email workshops@
changeways.com.