QOL as ‘‘individuals’ perceptions of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns’’ [3]. QOL involves the physical, psychological, social, and environmental aspects of a per- son’s life [2–5]. The psychological aspect of QOL has only recently been added to WHOQOL’s definition of QOL, thus providing further opportunity for QOL research in mental health patients