Role of gratitude in reducing psychological distress and perceived stigma in persons with alcohol use disorder

INTERVENTION: The study uses an experimental group‐control group pre‐test post‐test design. Participants are recruited from five rehabilitation centers. At each center, individuals who meet the inclusion criteria are recruited. A baseline measure is obtained. Participants are then randomly assigned to the two treatment conditions at random. The intervention period is for 3 months. Participants in the experimental group receive the gratitude intervention. Those in the control group are not given the intervention. The gratitude intervention used in the study involves participants listing things that they are grateful for (any number) three times (days) in a week. CONDITION: Psychological distress and perceived stigma of persons with alcohol use disorder ; Mental and Behavioural Disorders PRIMARY OUTCOME: 1. Psychological distress is measured using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K‐10) at baseline (pre‐test) and 3 months (post‐test); 2. Perceived stigma is measured using the Perceived Stigma of Substance Abuse Scale (PSAS) at baseline (pre‐test) and 3 months (post‐test) SECONDARY OUTCOME: Demographic variables assessed using the participant information sheet at baseline:; 1. Years of initiation of alcohol use; 2. Age; 3. Religious activity; 4. Marital status; 5. Employment status INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. A diagnosis of alcohol use disorder 2. Consents to participate 3. Newly admitted to the facility