Table 2 Means, standard deviations (SDs), factor loadings, and Cronbach’s α coefficients for the total score and MHSQ-J factors (N = 243)

Clinical factor (α = .65)

10.4

3.9

 1 I look for available resources to help me with my difficulties (websites, organizations, healthcare professionals, books, etc.).

1.7

1.3

.096

.032

.363

.83

.63

 2 I consult with a professional (a physician, psychologist, social worker, etc.) for my mental health problem.

2.2

1.2

-.039

.033

.745

.83

.54

 3 I get actively involved in my follow-up with the healthcare professionals I consult (physician, psychologist, social worker, etc.).

2.1

1.4

.028

.009

.722

.83

.51

 4 I participate in a support or help group in order to help me manage the difficulties I’m experiencing.

0.8

1.2

-.075

.222

.347

.83

.64

 5 I take medication for my mental health problem, following the indications of a healthcare professional.

3.6

0.9

.110

-.047

.379

.83

.65

Empowerment factor (α = .81)

20.6

7.3

 6 I try to solve my difficulties one step at a time.

2.5

1.1

.546

.032

.204

.82

.79

 7 I try to recognize the warning signs of a relapse of my mental health disorder.

2.4

1.3

.524

.011

.300

.82

.79

 8 I learn to differentiate between my mental health problem and myself as a person.

1.7

1.4

.613

-.164

.162

.82

.80

 9 I focus my attention on the present moment.

2.2

1.2

.564

-.107

.091

.82

.80

 10 I learn to live with my strengths and weaknesses.

2.6

1.2

.582

-.041

.018

.82

.80

 11 I congratulate myself on my successes, whether small or large.

2.1

1.2

.718

.124

-.188

.82

.78

 12 I try to love myself as I am.

1.8

1.3

.690

.218

-.299

.82

.79

 13 I take my capabilities into account when arranging my schedule.

2.4

1.2

.231

.246

-.019

.83

.82

 14 I find comfort and an attentive ear in the people around me.

2.3

1.3

.262

.386

.165

.82

.80

Vitality factor (α = .75)

8.3

3.9

 15 I engage in activities I like in order to maintain an active life.

2.6

1.2

.080

.578

.083

.82

.71

 16 I engage in sports, physical activity.

1.9

1.3

-.229

.870

-.031

.83

.66

 17 I have a healthy diet.

2.4

1.3

.090

.599

-.027

.82

.70

 18 I do exercises to relax (yoga, tai-chi, breathing techniques, etc.).

1.4

1.4

-.034

.670

.110

.82

.71