• To determine the feasibility of conducting a full scale randomizedcontrolled trial.• To examine acceptability and satisfaction of the LY interventionfrom patients’ perspectives.• To evaluate the potential effects of the group-based LY interventioncompared with treatment as usual, on residual symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress.• To evaluate the potential effects of the group-based LY interventioncompared with treatment as usual, on health-related quality of life.