Table 1 Participant responses to the survey questionnaire

1) Do you have a mobile telephone?

2) Can you use the text messaging services?

Before coming to this ward:

3) Were you ever prescribed antipsychotic medications (if NO, go to question 8)

4) Did you ever forget to collect your antipsychotic prescription?¹

5) Did you ever forget to take your medication?¹

6) Did you ever intentionally skip your antipsychotic medication or take less than the prescribed dose?¹ (if NO, go to question 8)

7) If YES to question 6, what were your reasons (TICK all that apply)²:

    i. I did not like the side effects

    ii. I thought that a smaller dose would do fine

    iii. I was trying to cut down on the number of tablets I took

    iv. I did not think they actually worked that well

    v. I felt better without them

    vi. I was not convinced I had an illness

    vii. I did not have symptoms at the time

    vii. Other (please explain):

8) Do you feel you receive enough information about antipsychotic medication?

After you have been discharged:

9) Would you be interested in receiving text message reminders from the Trust to help you to remember to take your antipsychotic medications?