An Update and Introduction to TACID
An Update and Introduction to TACID
Have you ever heard of TACID? If you have, this post will give you an update! If you haven’t, this post is an introduction for people who live in Tacoma and the surrounding area, but have never heard about our free support services for adults (18+) in Pierce County. Let’s start with a little history:…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month!
In the last few years, there’s been an unprecedented mental health crisis in the United States. Unfortunately, this crisis has been impacting people of all ages and every background. May has been designated as a month to increase awareness about mental health and how important it is to everyone’s health and well being. Mental Health…
Read MoreHow to Maintain Mental Health: Searched more on Google in 2021
Have you been experiencing anxiety, stress, depression or other challenges to your mental health during the COVID-19 Pandemic? You are not alone! According to Google Year in Search 2021, the term “how to maintain mental health” was searched more than ever before It’s no wonder. As we continue to experience the loss of normal ways of…
Read MoreThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year: For Self-Care!
It’s mid-December and the Holiday Season is well underway. Even if you love this time of year, you might be feeling stressed, sad, or surprisingly humbug! No matter how you feel—don’t underestimate the impact of another holiday during the COVID-19 Pandemic. A poll conducted by the American Psychological Association found that nearly a quarter of Americans…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Making Art and Participatory Art
You don’t have to be an artist to make art. You don’t have to be an artist to experience the benefits of making art, such as a decrease in the stress hormone, Cortisol. In fact, there’s evidence that Participatory Art like Art in Recovery and Intuitive Art at TACID, can aid in the wellness and…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness: Preventing Stigma and Self Stigma
Mental Health Stigma and Self Stigma The video in this post was produced by Disability Rights Washington before COVID-19, but it’s message still applies! At the time, 1 in 5 people were living with a mental health disability. Fast forward to 2020—half of adults said that worry or stress related to the Pandemic had a…
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