“It is effective as far as one can afford to use. Medication program is not expensive, but further therapy is costly for anyone without insurance coverage or disposable income.”
“I love my therapist but the constant lesson work is getting too much. I don’t even have time to check my email each day, how am I supposed to do a lesson, plus reflections and follow ups all week. It’s a little ridiculous and I’m going to start ignoring it.”
“I like that it is over the internet and I don't have to physically go to a office. My only criticism would be that I'm not sure how this medication is supposed to work as I would say I feel similar to when I started taking it. Maybe just a slight improvement if anything. Is that normal? I feel like my anxiety is worse than before....still sleeping too much in my opinion.”
“I am making improvements in some areas and in other I am the same or worse. My mindset has improved however the medication I am on is causing some side effects I do not want. I am still working on finding the perfect balance.”
“I really like the convenience of it and I feel like my mental health has improved. I wish therapy was a bit more thorough. I’ve also had trouble getting timely responses from my provider and an issue with him submitting my medication correctly.”
“3/5 stars
It's definitely convenient! But has it's flaws... I unsubscribed from the therapy service, it's very expensive for only 2 hours of session per month. I don't think 30 minute sessions allow for any real traction in a conversation anyway.
I also did this because I randomly received a message saying that my therapist had been changed (several sessions in, mind you) - that caused distrust in the service. I'd really prefer to not have to keep re-introducing myself and building rapport with someone who may not be there.”
“My therapist has been able to provide me with thoughtful and constructive care but the psychiatry aspect of Brightside leaves a lot to be desired. Finding a psychiatrist took three weeks, after which getting a prescription was easy, but then I was ghosted. The online interface is pretty clunky.”
