Update app.py

app.py

@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ def show_emergency_resources():
 def get_available_times(therapist):
     if therapist and therapist in therapists:
         return therapists[therapist]["times"], f"Available times for {therapist} loaded."
-    return [], "Please select a therapist."
+    return ["Select time"], "Please select a therapist."
 
 # Create MIME message for Gmail API
 def create_message(to, subject, message_text):
@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ Mental Health Chatbot
 def schedule_appointment(therapist, time_slot, date, user_email, state):
     if not therapist or therapist not in therapists:
         return "Please select a therapist.", state
-    if not time_slot:
+    if not time_slot or time_slot == "Select time":
         return "Please select a time slot.", state
     if not date:
         return "Please select a date.", state
@@ -390,9 +390,10 @@ with gr.Blocks(title="Mental Health Support Chatbot") as demo:
             placeholder="Enter date (YYYY-MM-DD)"
         )
         time_slot = gr.Dropdown(
-            choices=[],
+            choices=["Select time"],
             label="Appointment Time",
-            interactive=True
+            interactive=True,
+            allow_custom_value=True
         )
         user_email = gr.Textbox(
             label="Your Email",