# Brightside Health

> Cuidados Virtuais de Saúde Mental

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brightside.stringer?hl=pt](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brightside.stringer?hl=pt)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.brightside.stringer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Brightside Health Inc
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 83,471
- **Rating:** 4.01 / 5 (2,656 ratings)
- **Version:** 17.92.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2023-05-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 109 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brightside.stringer)
- **Website:** [https://brightside.com](https://brightside.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://brightside.com/privacy](https://brightside.com/privacy)

## Description

Cada jornada de saúde mental é única. É por isso que nossos profissionais especializados adotam uma abordagem prática para adaptar o tratamento às suas necessidades. Seja terapia, medicação ou ambos, você pode observar melhorias a cada passo, independentemente da gravidade dos seus sintomas.<br><br>86% dos membros da Brightside melhoram em até 12 semanas<br>Consultas em até 48 horas<br>Tratamento personalizado<br>Suporte individual dedicado do início ao fim<br><br>Veja o que você pode esperar na Brightside:<br><br>Sessões de vídeo individuais<br>Encontre-se cara a cara com seu profissional em uma consulta de vídeo ao vivo e bidirecional. Durante a sessão, a Brightside usa a câmera e o microfone do seu dispositivo para que você possa ver e ouvir seu profissional em tempo real. Sua câmera e microfone ficam ativos apenas durante a sessão de vídeo e você pode desativá-los a qualquer momento durante a chamada.<br><br>Acompanhamento proativo do progresso<br>Acompanhe seu progresso ao longo do tempo e sinalize se precisar de ajustes no seu tratamento.<br><br>Mensagens a qualquer momento<br>Envie uma mensagem ao seu profissional de saúde para tirar dúvidas ou expressar suas preocupações entre as sessões.<br><br>Aulas para desenvolver habilidades<br>Aprenda a integrar novos padrões de pensamento e comportamento à sua rotina diária.<br><br>A sua recuperação começa agora, com a Brightside ao seu lado.

## Rankings

- #239,247 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.brightside.stringer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

User reviews for Brightside Health reveal a mixed experience with the app. Many users praise the kindness and professionalism of therapists and appreciate the convenience of online sessions covered by insurance. However, numerous issues with the app’s usability, including persistent bugs and difficulties with scheduling and customer service, cause significant frustration. Billing problems and poor support responsiveness are common complaints. Despite these challenges, some users have found meaningful improvement in their mental health through the platform.

### Pros

- Therapists and providers are generally kind, professional, and supportive.
- Ability to communicate directly with providers through messaging.
- Convenient online sessions from home, avoiding transportation issues.
- Option to choose and switch providers, albeit with some limitations.
- Use of insurance coverage in many cases lowers out-of-pocket cost compared to other services.

### Cons

- Poor customer service with slow or no responses to support inquiries.
- App functionality issues including bugs, crashes, loading problems, and user interface glitches.
- Difficulties scheduling, rescheduling, and canceling appointments within the app.
- Billing problems such as unexpected charges, multiple charges, and unclear costs.
- Mandatory frequent password changes causing user frustration.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brightside.stringer?hl=pt)
