Instant Message-delivered Brief Internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) for Post-stroke Depression

Inclusion Criteria

• •Diagnosis of stroke (ICD-10 codes: I60-I69);
• •Aged ≥18;
• •Able to read and communicate in Chinese (Cantonese or Putonghua);
• •Able to use the text or voice messaging function on smartphone;
• •MoCA 5-minute Protocol (cognitive screen) ≥14;
• •Community-dwelling
• •Less than 1 year after stroke event;
• •PHQ-9 (depressive symptom) score ranging from 5 to 19 (note. mild: 5-9, moderate: 10-14, moderately severe: 15-19 and severe: 20-27)