Pre-appointment messaging for behavioral health intake
This trial is testing a way to send pre-appointment messages to adults who are starting outpatient behavioral health therapy at Geisinger. It aims to see if these messages help improve attendance and engagement in treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be referred for outpatient behavioral health psychotherapy at Geisinger.
- You must have a scheduled behavioral health intake appointment.
- You must be able to receive pre-appointment messages through MyChart or SMS.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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