  Reviewer \#0: The aim is to present the results of the pilot RCT (phase 0), which evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of the Italian READY for MS program and its efficacy by comparing it to an active control intervention (group relaxation).  The introduction is well-written and clearly defines the problem to be addressed and the purpose of the paper. I found the manuscript to be clearly presented and worthy of publication, with some minor points clarified.  Methods: it would be useful to add in full details of who collected the data (e.g. medical professional, researcher), where they did this, and how long the interview was. Currently I can only see that a clinical psychologist did the baseline measures.  