HEADS: UP Online Psychological Self-management Intervention: Feasibility 2

HEADS: UP online is a group-based mindfulness course with an accompanying text-based manual. HEADS: UP comprises 9 x 2.5 hour mindfulness sessions, which incorporate a 30-minute break. A 6-hour silent retreat is offered in week 7. A follow-up session will be offered 6 - 8 weeks after the end of the course. Course materials include accessible information packs delivered weekly, electronically, and CD/audio resources to complement the sessions. The accompanying text-based manual will be delivered 'up front' (hard copy and electronic). A summary email and reminder of personal practice will be sent to participants after each session, including links to audio resources complementing class-based sessions. Signposting to other resources and media, including sites with downloadable voice files e.g. Mindfulness Scotland will be included.