Dynamic changes of self-stigma, quality of life, somatic complaints, and depression among people with schizophrenia: A pilot study applying kernel smoothers.

The aims of this study are to verify this sequential structure and to determine if self-stigma is associated with lower quality of life (QoL) and depression. A total of 160 patients with schizophrenia participated in this study. Each completed the Self-Stigma Scale-Short Form (SSS-S), the World Heal