Changing How The World Sees Schizophrenia

I’m Michelle Hammer. I live with schizophrenia and created Schizophrenic.NYC to fight stigma through fashion, art, and honest conversations.

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Managing medication is part of many people’s mental health journey. That’s why Michelle created pillboxes that are functional, stylish, and designed to challenge stigma.

Designed by a person living with schizophrenia. Created for anyone who believes mental health should be talked about openly.

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Meet Michelle Hammer

I’m Michelle Hammer, a schizophrenia activist, artist, and founder of Schizophrenic.NYC. After being diagnosed with schizophrenia at 22, I decided to challenge the stereotypes surrounding mental illness through fashion, art, and honest conversations.

What started as a personal project became a movement to reduce stigma and show that people living with schizophrenia can thrive, create, and inspire others. Through speaking engagements, media appearances, and my mental health clothing brand, I work to change how the world sees schizophrenia—one conversation at a time.

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Don’t Be Paranoid. You Look Great.

Through public speaking, media appearances, and honest storytelling, Michelle Hammer shares what it’s really like to live with schizophrenia. Her mission is to challenge stigma, educate the public, and show that people with schizophrenia can live creative, successful, and meaningful lives.

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