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Background: About 1% of the world's population is afflicted by the chronic autoimmune illness rheumatoid arthritis, which has a high morbidity and death rate. Patients' mental health is deteriorating as a result of rheumatoid arthritis. Rehabilitation is a crucial aspect of the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Evidence suggests that rehabilitation can significantly improve the quality of life for persons with this illness. The association between rheumatoid arthritis, quality of life, and patients' mental health will be elucidated by this systematic review, as well as the efficiency of rehabilitation therapies in enhancing patients' quality of life. Objective: To assess the quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis patients with special focus on mental health. Methodology: After carefully reviewing the available literature, we carried searches in the databases Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and PubMed. The terms "quality of life," "mental health in rheumatoid arthritis," and "rehabilitation in RA" were used as search terms. Articles addressing RA patients' quality of life, how RA affects mental health, and RA patient rehabilitation programs have to meet inclusion requirements. Results: 7 of the 10 publications examined highlighted the effects of RA on mental health and QoL, while 3 papers addressed various rehabilitation techniques used with RA patients. Conclusions: The results demonstrate a clear negative impact of rheumatoid arthritis on patients' mental health, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, etc. Rehabilitation strategies such as pain management programs, kinesiotherapy, post-isometric relaxation, yoga, Tai Chi, and Balneotherapy help enhance the quality of life of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients.