ICBT for Persons With Stroke
Stroke, Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Depression
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Stroke
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- adults ≥ 18 years
- diagnosed with stroke
- resident of Canada
- access to a computer and the internet
- cognitive capacity to read and understand the content of the program.
Exclusion Criteria:
- High risk of suicide
- Serious cognitive impairment or dementia (<21 on the Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status (TICS)
- primary problems with psychosis, alcohol or drug problems, mania
- Currently receiving active psychological treatment for anxiety or depression
- Not present in Canada during treatment; 6) Concerns about online therapy
- Physically unable to perform the tasks.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
10 week ICBT
CBT provides online structured self-help modules over several months based on the principles of CBT in combination with weekly guidance through emails and telephone calls. The course comprises 6 online lessons that provide psychoeducation about: 1) symptom identification and the cognitive behavioural model; 2) thought monitoring and challenging; 3) de-arousal strategies and pleasant activity scheduling; 4) graduated exposure/pacing; 5) memory and attention; and 6) relapse prevention. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask any questions regarding the content of the program materials and will receive a response from their Guide within 48-72 hours. Guide will spend ~15 mins. per week/per participant. All Guides have completed a university program (psychology or social work) and are registered clinicians or students working under supervision of a registered clinician.