New York Model, Chris Burns Photo Shoot!
Here at Schizophrenic.NYC we are excited to announce that we had an amazing photoshoot with plus size Model Chris Burns aka @FatCarrieBradshaw. View the photos below!
I Had an Amazing Time at NAMI Somerset NJ
On Tuesday I had the pleasure of speaking about my experiences of growing up and living with Schizophrenia with residents of Somerset County in New Jersey. It was amazing. I loved sharing my story and hearing the stories that others shared with me. Here are a few photos from the event. [...]
There Has To be More To Life Than My Mental Illness
Written by Taylor Nicole. There has to be more than life than this. There has to be more to life than this crippling anxiety and this deep, dark depression. There has to be more to life than my mental illness. Yet it seems like my mental illness always consumes me. Yet it seems [...]
I No Longer Feel Alone In My Disorder
Guest Post - by A New Florida Friend Schizophrenic.NYC has impacted me in the best of ways ever since it was presented upon me in late July, when I met the founder at an airport in New York as I was getting ready to catch a flight back to my hometown in Florida. Before [...]
I knew that I was weird – Guest Blog
I knew that I was weird - by Breyanna Wilson All my life, I have been the kid on the outskirts. I was quiet and it was hard for me to maintain friendships. It also didn’t help that I moved a lot. You could say, that moving prevented me from learning how to make [...]
Mentally ill or not, we all think differently – Photoshoot with Hallie Kruger.
Once again Schizophrenic.NYC is glad to be featuring Hallie Kruger. You may have read the post last year, Schizophrenic.NYC’s Hallie Kruger, Shares Her Story. Hallie is the screenprinter for Schizophrenic.NYC and is an awesome and integral part of the team. Here is Hallie again modeling the Fire, Blue, and Light Blue Rorschach Test Ink Blot Tank [...]
Schizophrenic.NYC Founder, Michelle will be speaking for NAMI Somerset, New Jersey, Sept. 26th
Join NAMI Somerset at Bridgewater Library to hear Michelle Hammer share her story and personal struggles for the depths of the illness to her current work fighting the stigma associated with Schizophrenia and advocating for the mentally ill. Tuesday September, 26, 2017 7:00PM - 8:00PM Bridgwater Library Meeting Room AB 1 Vogt Drive [...]
What are Delusions? Learn about the different types.
Here at Schizophrenic.NYC we put together & infographic about the different types of Delusions people can have. View it below! Buy the Tee Here >
How to Overcome Problems with Your Mental Health
by Lucy Miller While it is normal for people to feel sad and suffer through down periods from time to time, it is not normal for such feelings to linger for extended periods of time. In these instances, individuals might be suffering from a mental disorder. Three common mental conditions are anxiety, depression and [...]
Are You Confused Why I Cut You Out Of My Life?
Written by Taylor Nicole. I'm a people pleaser. It's hard for me to say no to others. I believe in the good in people. When I make friends I'm hoping it's for life, and if I call you family that means you matter so much to me I couldn't stand to live without you. [...]
Using My Schizophrenia to Help Others
By Neesa Sunar I too carry the heavy burden of schizophrenia. It afflicted me about ten years ago, while I was in graduate school studying classical viola performance at a prominent conservatory. I developed a crush on a fellow student, and my mind uncontrollably fixated on him at all times. When he rejected me, I [...]
Tamara Michelle Shephard Photo Shoot
I met the amazing Tamara Michelle Shephard on Instagram a few months ago, and we instantly connected. She is a New York City based actor, originally from the tiny town of Pocatello, Idaho. Tamara has struggled from from Mental Health issues since the age of 11, and has an amazing story. Check out the photo [...]
Even Celebrities Aren’t Immune To Mental Illness
Written by Taylor Nicole. The summer of 2014 hit me like a ton of bricks. I was in serious treatment for my mental health. I was at my lowest of the low. And just when it seemed like it couldn't get any worse, my hero, Robin Williams, died by suicide. I was a wreck. [...]
Do I have to be PC about my own mental illness?
“There are not schizophrenics. There are people with schizophrenia.” I was told recently by an acquaintance, who is a social worker, that I shouldn't refer to myself as schizophrenic, but instead should say that “I am a person with schizophrenia.” “It’s more PC.” She told me, with a smile, like she was doing [...]
#ThisIsWhatAnxietyFeelsLike The Book!
Schizophrenic.NYC Founder, Michelle Hammer and the CEO of StigmaFighters.com, Sarah Fader have created the book: #ThisIsWhatAnxietyFeelsLike When you think everyone hates you & so much more #ThisIsWhatAnxietyFeelsLike is a viral hashtag created by Sarah Fader that took over Twitter in 2017. People all over the world shared their anxious thoughts in the form of tweets. [...]
NYC’s Borne Dance Company models Rorschach Designs by Schizophrenic.NYC
Borne Dance Company and Schizophrenic.NYC collaborated on a photoshoot. Borne Dance Company is a team of collaborating artists led by New York based choreographers Katie Kilbourn and Kianna Moye. Although both choreographers of Borne Dance Company vary in artistic nuance, they share a common goal of creating work that educates and raises awareness of eating [...]
Is My Diagnosis A Secret?
Written by Taylor Nicole. I have been out of the mental health closet for two years now; I had to be, as a mental health advocate. It was weird not telling people what I was passionate about and not sharing my blog posts. I'm a very open person and I felt like I was [...]
I Hate My Self Harm Scars
Written by Taylor Jones. I hate my self harm scars. Every time I see the now faint lines it brings me back to that moment. The moment where my life didn't matter anymore and all I could think about was hurting myself. Those scars bring me back to a mindset I once had. I [...]
I Gave A Schizophrenic A Cat
By Sarah Fader I gave a schizophrenic a cat I gave a paranoid schizophrenic person my cat. She is my friend, Michelle, and she makes art and clothes. Sometimes the art is on the clothes. To be clear, before I gave her the cat, she had never owned a cat before. There are several [...]
I Wasn’t A Bitch, I Was Schizophrenic by Michelle Hammer
Head on over to Transformation-is-Real.com/Blog to read Michelle's newest Blog post about growing up with Schizophrenia called I wasn't a Bitch, I was Schizophrenic. It's an eye-opening piece about growing up with Schizophrenia and dealing with symptoms on a daily basis. I didn't want to speak. I didn't want to be noticed. [...]
What’s it Like to Live with Schizophrenia – A Video by Wisdo
Wisdo.com made an amazing video of Michelle and her experiences of living with Schizophrenia. It was filmed at the HealthEVoices Conference in Chicago. Enjoy the video below! What's it Like to Live with Schizophrenia
How You Can Help A Suicidal Friend Infographic
Suicide is kind of a dirty word in the world we live in. It’s not talked about often enough. A lot of us don’t know the protocol on what to do if someone we know confesses they’re suicidal. Do we just ignore it? How are you supposed to act towards them? What is actually wrong [...]
Schizophrenic.NYC is in The Mighty’s Summer Gift Guide!
Here at Schizophrenic.NYC we are excited to announce that we made it into The Mighty's Summer Gift Guide. You can check out the Gift Guide Here >
Find me in Little Italy June 10th and 11th
Find me in Little Italy June 10th and 11th, at the Marketplace at Mulberry at 109 Mulberry st. Open 11-8.
Michelle Artwork is Featured in the Fountain House Gallery
We are excited to announce that the founder of Schizophrenic.NYC, Michelle Hammer's Artwork is featured in the Fountain House Gallery's new exhibition the The Art of Fashion, curated by Kathy Battista. Michelle is exhibiting 4 pieces to this group show. The opening reception is Thursday June 8th, 6 PM - 8 PM. On view [...]