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Abstract
Stigma associated with mental illness adds to the public health burden of mental illness itself. Stigma impedes recovery by eroding individuals{u2019} social status, network, and self-esteem, all of which contribute to poor outcomes. Mental health professionals and researchers have emphasized the importance of linking stigma to a decline in well-being and life satisfaction among individuals with mental illnesses. In addition that, relatively little research has been conducted on the connection between stigma, self- concept and quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of stigma on self-concept and quality of life for people with mental illnesses, utilizing a descriptive exploratory design. A sample of convenience of 100 mentally ill patients who attended 2Outpatient Clinics3 of the 2Mental Health and Addiction Prevention Hospital 2at the El Manial University Hospital, Cairo University, Egypt. The data collection was conducted by using: Socio demographic and medical data sheet, Quality of life scale, and Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Inventory, and self-concept questionnaire