Music Listening for Mental Health Recovery After Stroke

Participants will receive an iPad with Spotify (for music listening) and FaceTime. For 4 weeks (excluding weekends; 20 sessions), participants will listen to music for one hour per session, without multitasking (e.g., no chores or cooking), and will be encouraged to listen attentively. The investigators will collaborate with each participant to co-create a personalized playlist composed of self-selected, culturally relevant songs. This playlist can be updated at any time by the participant, either independently or with assistance from the team. During the music-listening session, participants will be on FaceTime with a team member, who will be available to provide support as needed. A custom Python script will continuously track the songs played by participants through Spotify, logging playback activity for research purposes.

Participants will be provided with an iPad equipped with a Spotify (for audiobook listening) and FaceTime. For 4 weeks (excluding weekends; 20 sessions), participants will be asked to listen to an audiobook of their choice for one hour per session, without engaging in other activities such as chores or cooking. Participants will be instructed to listen attentively and avoid multitasking during the session. A team member will connect with each participant via FaceTime to offer support. Participants may update or change their audiobook selections at any time, either independently or with help from the team. A custom Python script will be used to continuously track audiobook playback activity for research and analysis.