Relationship between automatic thoughts and mindfulness in patients with dual diagnosis: a correlational study

Background: Mental disorders are one of the leading causes non-fatal disease burden and being experienced by population at large. To overcome mental health issues like stress, depression, people experience drug used. Using a substance co-morbid with any type illness exaggerate overall using these known as dual diagnosis which pose significant challenge for professionals, stakeholders family. The present study has been taken up to find out relationship automatic though dispositional mindfulness amongst patients diagnosis. Methods: A descriptive correlational design was study, in 150 male were selected interviewed individually after ethical procedures, Personal information schedule Automatic thought questionnaire Scale, Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. Results: total this study. majority (55%) between ages 20 30, married (62%). Descriptive statistics Pearson Correlation Coefficient used see among variables. showed negative correlation 0.01 level It also suggests vicious cycle thoughts such patients. Conclusions: concluded that negatively correlated mindfulness. current findings may help professionals providing better management