Table 2.

Content of the smartphone-delivered behavioural activation and mindfulness practice programme

Week	Contents
0	45 min psychoeducation on caregiving and depression Overview of depressive symptoms Cause and how to manage them Caregiving role and demands Impact of the caregiving burden
1	Behavioural activation (30 min per session, total of 16 sessions)	Mindfulness practice (30 min per session, total of 16 sessions)
	Review the present use of time Use the monitoring form	Establish the orientation of the class The Raisin exercise (eating meditation) 12 min body scan Feedback and discussion of the exercise
2	Brainstorm pleasant events Schedule pleasant activities	Practice review Exercises on thoughts and feelings 12 min body scan Brief mindfulness breathing
3	Review scheduling of events Discuss how to improve	Exercises focusing on unpleasant experiences Practising seeing and hearing Sitting meditation (awareness of breath and body, and of responses to painful sensations) 3 min breathing space Mindful stretching and breath meditation
4	Review modifications Consolidate gains on scheduling	Practice review Practising seeing and hearing Mindful communication 3 min breathing space Sitting meditation (awareness of breath, body and sounds, then of how we relate to our experience through the reaction)
5	Review present social support Explore new sources of support	Practice review Mindful walking 3 min breathing space Sitting meditation (awareness of breath, body and sounds, then of how we relate to our experience through the reaction)
6	Examine communication skills Explore new options	Practice review Sitting meditation Exercises on thoughts and alternative viewpoints 3 min breathing space (responsive)
7	Review new communications Discuss how to improve	Practice review Sitting meditation with breath, body, sounds Activity and mood exercise Identifying habitual emotional reactions to difficulties 3 min breathing space (responsive)
8	Review modification Consolidate gains on support	Practice review 12 min body scan Exercise on looking forward Exercise on preparing for the future