Michelle Hammer Returns: Is Schizophrenia Stigma Getting Better?I joined Brandon on Snackable Mental Health to talk about 10 years of Schizophrenic.NYC and whether stigma around schizophrenia is actually getting better. We get into losing job after job before starting this, the improv class moment when someone's whole attitude changed after I mentioned my diagnosis, ideas [...]
Heavyweight or lightweight hoodie? Compare GSM and oz ranges, warmth, fit, layering and care, and learn how to pick the weight that suits your day.
Learn what GSM and ounces mean on a hoodie tag, where lightweight, midweight and heavyweight begin, and how to pick the right weight for your climate.
What does oversized tee mean? Learn how it differs from a regular or relaxed fit, how to spot a true cut, what size to buy and why it feels so good.
A short history of fashion activism in the US and beyond, from suffragette sashes and zoot suits to slogan tees and mental health wearable art.
Find mental health conversation starters for friends, teens, coworkers, and texts, with advice on listening, safety, follow up care, and wearable art.
Copy four respectful mental health messages for friends, work, and social posts, then find safer ways to ask questions and challenge stigma.
Learn how to make a canvas tote water resistant while protecting bold artwork with careful prep, spot testing, suitable sprays, and gentle care that...
How Lacrosse Helped Michelle Hammer Manage Schizophrenia and Break the Stigma Michelle Hammer is a mental health advocate, speaker, designer, and founder of Schizophrenic.NYC. A four-year NCAA lacrosse player at SUNY Oneonta, All-Conference honoree, and senior-year team captain, she was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder in college and later diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 22. [...]
Learn to frame art prints at home with an acid free mat, safe hinges, and suitable glazing. Measure the quarter inch overlap to help protect each print.
TSA allows solid pills without a quantity limit, and original prescription bottles are not required. Pack liquids separately and travel with dignity.
Plan a mental health rally with a timeline spanning seven weeks, permit steps, safety, trauma aware care, accessible logistics, and wearable art.
3 Career Paths for People Passionate About Mental Health Advocacy Caring about how people feel on the inside is one of the best gifts you can offer to someone. You see the silent struggles people carry every single day, so you feel a pull to create a kinder, more supportive world. Mental health [...]
Research links green exposure with better mood and less stress; learn how a 10 to 20 minute nature break, everyday design, and lived experience advocacy...
Plan a welcoming mental health event booth with 10 interactive activities, lived experience stories, accessible setup, volunteer training, speaker...
Learn what rainbow and gold infinity symbols mean, how autistic advocates created a community led alternative in 2005, and why many reject the puzzle piece.
Choose heather or solid tees for daily wear or printed advocacy. Learn how blends, dye migration, and labels affect print clarity.
Use research backed, lived experience vetted schizophrenia hashtags to reduce stigma. Copy-paste shortlist, Instagram vs Facebook tips, and safety rules.
Learn a fabric first routine to prevent shrinkage and fading: wash cold inside out on a gentle cycle, reshape while damp, then air dry or 10 minutes low heat.
Tests often show lower creativity scores in schizophrenia, yet population and genetic studies link relatives to artistic careers. See why treatment, art,...
Comfortable, advocacy-first looks for walks, wear green days, fashion shows, and volunteer shifts. Add a ribbon or QR code to start conversations.
Learn why pre shrunk cotton commonly shows 2–5% residual shrinkage, how mill finishes and AATCC testing affect fit, and laundry steps to keep tees holding...
Get button pin sizes right. Learn finished versus cut sizes, bleed, and why 57.15mm versus 58mm tooling can ruin a run. Check templates.
Silver is the institutional ribbon for schizophrenia awareness, though some campaigns use purple. Practical, research-backed tips to use color with clear...
Fabric-first steps to remove fresh white marks and set-in yellow deodorant stains from shirts. Safe soaks, patch tests, and a clear inspection-to-wash...
