Table 1.

Interview guide.

Topic	Question
Background of COVID-19 infection and its physical related symptoms	When were you diagnosed with COVID-19? What symptoms have you experienced since the infection? Do you experience any long-term (or persistent) symptoms, which last for weeks or even months after recovery? Do these symptoms affect your life? (Social, working, daily life, etc.) What are the biggest challenges that the COVID-19 infection and long-COVID symptoms brought to you?
Psychosocial influences of COVID-19	Did the symptoms affect your moods? Your mental health? (Describe some examples) Do other people know that you have these symptoms? How do they respond it? (Describe specific examples and/or situations)
Social sources for support and resilience	Who do you turn to when you experience stress and distress? How did they help? Do you need any additional resources or help to enhance your physical and mental health? If so, what are they? Are there any things you do to help to overcome bad feelings and bounce up?
Others	Do you have any questions for me about the study and intervention? Is there anything else would you like to share with me?