Join the Schizophrenic.NYC NAMIWalks Team

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00January 30th, 2017|news|

This year the NYC NAMI Walk is Saturday, May 13, 2017. It is a 5k at South Street Seaport Promenade. Check in time is 9:00 am, and the start time is 10:00 am. Join Schizophrenic.NYC for this year's NAMIWalks NYC event! We are walking to raise awareness of mental illness and raise funds for the important work of NAMI-NYC Metro, the [...]

Schizophrenic.NYC Pillboxes Restocked with a 15% Discount!

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00January 25th, 2017|shop|

We are excited to announce that Schizophrenic.NYC is back in stock with our unique and awesome Pillboxes! We have six different styles, Chlorine, Bleach, Surgical, Blush, Paranoid, and Delusional.  Our current sale offers 15% off with coupon code "15PILLS", so don't hesitate to make a purchase!

The Part Of My Mental Illness That’s Really Hard To Talk About

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00January 23rd, 2017|blog, Taylor Jones, writing|

Written by Taylor Jones. I've always been very open about my mental illness; and I know that's not a common thing. I've made public statuses, blog posts, and announcements. I think I told my entire friend group the day I got out of the hospital in high school about my suicide attempt right at [...]

7 Things I Wish People Knew About Mental Illness Infographic

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00January 19th, 2017|Creative, blog, Design, Taylor Jones|

Here at Schizophrenic.NYC our team put together an infographic of a list of 7 things we wish people knew about mental illness. Take a look and let us know what you think Copy Written by Taylor Nicole Jones and Michelle Hammer Infographic designed by Michelle Hammer

Mental Health Resolutions

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00January 19th, 2017|blog, Taylor Jones, writing|

Every year we make promises to ourselves to start doing things January 1st; work out more, make more money, travel somewhere. And while all of these are great goals, we tend to let them go by February, and go back to being the our old selves. What we tend to forget (aside from keeping our [...]

Benjamin Dionne – Photographer, Cinematographer, Artisticographer, & Schizophrenic

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00January 11th, 2017|Schizophrenia Connection, guest blog|

My name is Benjamin Dionne, most people call me Ben. Close friends sometimes call me Benny, and I’ve been called much worse. The usual stuff... Asshole, Dick Head, Scrotum Face, and yes, those are all proper names and capitalized on purpose. In actual fact, I’ve only really heard those a few times in my life, [...]

Interview with the Julia, the creator of HowAmIFeeling.org

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00January 11th, 2017|interview, blog|

If you've never heard of HowAmIFeeling.org then you're missing out. It's a community you are encouraged to use your creativity to tell your story. It's a place where for artwork that showcases unique perspective on mental health, emotions, connection, and everyday life and where you can take the audience on a journey.  I first encountered HowAmIFeeling [...]

Should My Mental Illness Stop Me From Having Children? – By Taylor Jones

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00January 4th, 2017|blog, Taylor Jones, writing|

There are a lot of big debates in the world of mental illness. What's better, holistic care or big pharma prescriptions? Assisted suicide or more intensive counseling? And of course, does mental health really exist (let me answer that with a big, fat yes). But as I've adventured into motherhood (and my 20's) I've [...]

Rachel Star Badass Stunt Girl YouTuber Adventurer & Schizophrenic

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00December 21st, 2016|Schizophrenia Connection, blog|

Hi, I'm Rachel Star Withers...badass stunt girl, YouTuber, adventurer and Schizophrenic. I am 31, I live in South Carolina, with my parents (younger brother is in the Coast Guard) and two puppies.   They said everything was happening to me because I was demon possessed   My Schizophrenia symptoms started when I was young. I [...]

This Woman Created A Seriously Amazing Clothing Line To End Mental Health Stigma

2016-12-19T20:47:07+00:00December 19th, 2016|Featured, news|

A lot of brilliant work is being done to end mental health stigma. Lots of important conversations are taking place as well as creative routes of sparking awareness and dialogue. One such creative initiative is a New York City based clothing company called Schizophrenic.nyc. Read More >

How A Determined Schizophrenic Woman From NYC Is Breaking Stigma About Mental Illness

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00December 15th, 2016|interview|

{Schizophrenic.NYC buttons, bracelets, stickers} In just a little over a year since I last interviewed Michelle Hammer (founder of Schizophrenic.NYC, a clothing line aimed at promoting mental health awareness), her company and mission have gained an exponential amount of support from the media and community.  Since hundreds of thousands of people with schizophrenia [...]

6 feminist gift ideas to give to the ladies in your life this holiday season

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00December 8th, 2016|Featured, holiday, news|

Schizophrenic.NYC was featured in MyLola.com's Holiday gift Guide, featuring 6 feminist gift ideas to give to the ladies in your life this holiday season. Check it out Here >

Schizophrenic.NYC at Roberta’s Holiday Market the 9th, 10th and 11th

2016-12-08T17:26:21+00:00December 6th, 2016|pop-up shops, pop-ups|

Schizophrenic.NYC will be at Roberta's Holiday Market at Roberta's Pizza, 261 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Hours are FRIDAY the 9th, 6-10. SATURDAY the 10th, 12-10. And SUNDAY the 11th, 12-6. Visit http://robertaspizza.com/ for more information. See you there!

Schizophrenic.NYC is Featured in TheMighty.com’s Holiday Gift Guide

2016-11-24T17:44:53+00:00November 24th, 2016|Featured, shop|

We are very excited to announce that the Schizophrenic.NYC shop was featured in TheMighty.com's Holiday Gift Guide! We are even featured as the #1 spot! What an honor! Thank you The Mighty! Read The Gift Guide Here >

BTWNUS Interview – Michelle, Founder of Schizophrenic.NYC

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00November 23rd, 2016|blog, interview|

On Realizing She Has Schizophrenia I didn’t realize that something was wrong with me until I was 18 years old and just starting college. In high school, I always thought my mom was really against me, like she was trying to hurt me, and I blamed here for a lot of things. When I got [...]

We Can Choose Who We Call Family – by Taylor Jones

2017-03-06T23:52:08+00:00November 23rd, 2016|blog, Taylor Jones, writing|

The Holidays are always a special time of year. Families and friends are celebrating, media seems to be a lot more jolly and delightful, music sounds like nostalgia and happiness. However, as much as it's "the most wonderful time of the year," it can also be a horror show to a lot of people; [...]

Schizophrenic.NYC will be at Beer Flea Nov. 26th and 27th

2016-11-22T22:51:18+00:00November 22nd, 2016|pop-up shops, pop-ups|

Come see Schizophrenic.NYC at Beer Flea! Located at Singlecut Brewery in Astoria, Queens. It's from 12pm-8pm. The comedy show on Sunday will start at 8pm and have Kurt Metzger, the head writer for inside Amy Schumer. Singlecut Brewery is located at: 19-33 37TH ST, ASTORIA, NY, 11105

Michelle was interviewed on PRN.fm. Listen Now!

2017-03-06T23:52:09+00:00November 21st, 2016|Uncategorized, interview, news|

We are so excited to announce that the founder of Schizophrenic.NYC, Michelle Hammer was interviewed by Mark Farrell of the Progressive Radio Network. Listen below to hear the interview:   You can listen to the entire radio broadcast with other guests and commentary on news Here >

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