Table 1:

Focus Group Guide

Domain	Questions
Determining Overall Mental Health and Well-being	1. When you hear the term “mental health” what comes to mind?
	2. How would you describe your mental health?
	3. How do you take care of your mental health?
	4. How do you help your loved ones take care of their mental health?
Identifying Past and Current Stressors	1. How do you define ‘stress’?
	2. What are the most common stressful situations you have faced?
	3. What are the most common mental health concerns people have faced and/or are currently facing in the Haitian community?
	4. What are the most stressful things for you, right now? (Optional)
	5. What stressors do you think members of your community are experiencing?
	6. What do you think are the reasons you and/or people in your community may be dealing with these stressors?
Understanding Risk and Protective Factors for Stress and Well-being	1. Why do you think Haitians do not seek help for mental health issues?
	2. How do you cope with the latest stressful events affecting the Haitian communities?
	3. Have you been taught how to cope with stress and mental health issues?
Health Equity Barriers	1. Where do you access mental health services and resources? (If not, where would you go for care?)
	2. Have you sought out support for mental health concerns? Why or why not?
	3. Are you and/or members of your community able to seek support?
	4. What barriers have you faced when seeking support?
	5. What barriers do members in your community face when seeking support?