Schizophrenia awareness just got fashionable thanks to this clothing line

2016-11-17T22:07:49+00:00November 17th, 2016|news|

Severe mental illness is rarely talked about publicly, let alone referenced proudly and unapologetically on a T-shirt. Graphic designer Michelle Hammer is hoping to change that — by starting a conversation about schizophrenia through her eye-catching designs as part of her company, Schizophrenic.NYC. Read More >

Holiday Gift Guide 2016 | Social Justice Edition – THISISYNA.com

2017-03-06T23:52:09+00:00November 15th, 2016|news, Featured, holiday|

Schizophrenic.NYC was featured in THISISYNA.com Holiday Gift Guide 2016! It may seem super early in the year to put out a gift guide, but America's had a rough week. I think we deserve some holiday cheer in the form of Starbucks red cups and gift guides to get us in the mood for shopping for [...]

These Beautiful T-Shirts Are Breaking Down the Schizophrenia Stigma in the Best Way

2017-03-06T23:52:09+00:00November 10th, 2016|news|

Michelle Hammer wants to draw attention to the 3.5 million Americans living with schizophrenia. Although schizophrenia affects roughly 1.1 percent of the world's population, it's rarely talked about openly. Fortunately, graphic designer Michelle Hammer is hoping to change that. Hammer, who's the founder of Schizophrenic NYC, wants to draw attention to the 3.5 million Americans [...]

This cool fashion line is helping fight mental illness stigma and gives back, too

2016-11-01T16:06:27+00:00November 1st, 2016|interview|

We just became aware of a fashion line to help fight the stigma around mental illness, and we love it. Not only is mental illness awareness important, but so is helping those who suffer from it. Schizophrenic.NYC is the company, and it was started by New York-based graphic designer Michelle Hammer in 2015, reported Mashable. [...]

This Woman Wears Her Mental Illness On Her Sleeve, And Here’s Why You Should Too

2016-10-28T18:47:18+00:00October 28th, 2016|news, interview|

“I wanted to create something of my own that I could be proud of, and announce to everyone that I live with a mental illness." Given the stigma surrounding mental illness, it may seem pretty radical to wear your condition on your sleeve. But that's exactly what graphic designer Michelle Hammer wants you to do. Hammer [...]

American Clothing Label Is Set To Change Your Views On Schizophrenia

2016-10-28T18:20:28+00:00October 28th, 2016|news, interview|

Mental illnesses such as schizophrenia aren’t often addressed publicly and can be heavily misunderstood. This is why NYC-based graphic designer Michelle Hammer, 27, who suffers from the illness herself, has launched a clothing line designed to raise awareness of the disease and change how people generally perceive it. Hammer launched her company Schizophrenic.NYC in 2015 [...]

Changing Leaves, Changing Moods – By Diedre L. Wade, MA, LPCC

2017-03-06T23:52:09+00:00October 27th, 2016|blog, guest blog, guest post, writing|

It’s October in Kentucky, and temperatures are falling. The sun begins to fall a lot earlier compared to July. Many individuals struggle with a mood that might begin to fall as well. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has been recognized since the 1980’s but thankfully, it continues to become more prominent in news and health magazines. [...]

Schizophrenic.NYC in STYLIST.co.uk

2016-10-25T22:08:42+00:00October 25th, 2016|Uncategorized, news|

This clothing range is designed to raise awareness of mental illness Having been diagnosed with schizophrenia aged 22, graphic designer Michelle Hammer wanted to do something to reduce the stigma around mental health issues. Thus, last year her company Schizophrenic.NYC was born. Featuring slogan tees and vest tops with lines such as the company’s tag line, [...]

Confronting schizophrenia stigma, one T-shirt at a time

2016-10-24T04:25:27+00:00October 24th, 2016|news|

We are in Mashable! Severe mental illness is rarely talked about publicly, let alone referenced proudly and unapologetically on a T-shirt. Graphic designer Michelle Hammer is hoping to change that — by starting a conversation about schizophrenia through her eye-catching designs as part of her company, Schizophrenic.NYC. Read More >

Fighting Stigma Never Looked So Good

2017-03-06T23:52:09+00:00October 20th, 2016|news, interview|

Schizophrenic.NYC was featured in The Mighty! Michelle Hammer wants to change the way people from New York City think about mental illness. But, instead of fighting stigma with words or campaigns, she’s doing it with designs anyone can wear. Hammer, who lives with schizophrenia, decided it was time to make a change after encountering a homeless [...]

Find Your Voice – by Taylor Jones

2017-03-06T23:52:09+00:00October 10th, 2016|blog, Taylor Jones, writing|

Once again it's October 10, which means it's World Mental Health Day. This is a day that mental health is to be recognized, and people can speak out about their experiences. As a mental health advocate you'd expect me to be excited about this day, where people are speaking up, right? The answer is yes [...]

You Aren’t Possessed; You Are Actually Sick – by Taylor Jones

2017-03-06T23:52:09+00:00October 5th, 2016|blog, Taylor Jones, writing|

Since becoming a mental health advocate I've received a lot of uplifting messages. A very popular message I've received is that people are keeping me in their prayers, or that they will pray for me. Although I don't believe in most of these people's God, I appreciate it. I used to go to church, and [...]

How YOU Can Help A Suicidal Friend – by Taylor Jones

2017-03-06T23:52:09+00:00September 8th, 2016|blog, Taylor Jones, writing|

*NOTE: ALTHOUGH THIS IS A POST ON HELPING OTHERS WHO ARE SUICIDAL, THIS POST DOES NOT APPLY TO SOMEONE WHO IS ACTIVELY TRYING TO END THEIR LIFE. IF SOMEONE HAS A PLAN AND CONFESSES TO YOU, PLEASE SAVE THE MESSAGES AND CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY SO THEY CAN BE ASSISTED BY PROFESSIONAL CARE. ALTHOUGH THEY MAY BE MAD [...]

“I cried and cried.” – The Journey of Clayton Paz

2017-03-06T23:52:09+00:00September 6th, 2016|blog, guest blog, guest post, writing|

  Hi, I'm Clayton Paz. It is not my full name but it's half haha. I have suffered from anxiety since I was a kid. My anxiety peaked in 2011, when my father was in the hospital and was dying. I was trying to be strong but I blew up the next year (2012). [...]

NEW “IT’S NOT A DELUSION” TSHIRT

2017-03-06T23:52:09+00:00September 2nd, 2016|Uncategorized|

Schizophrenic.NYC is proud to announce our new Tee! "It's Not a Delusion, You Are Incredible" Available Now for Pre-order! www.schizophrenic.nyc/shop/delusional-t-shirt Use coupon code "delusional15" to get 15% off starting today (9/2/16) and lasting through labor day weekend! Available Now for Pre-order! www.schizophrenic.nyc/shop/delusional-t-shirt

When I came out as a woman with mental illness, I was disappointed. – by Taylor Jones

2017-03-06T23:52:09+00:00August 31st, 2016|blog, Taylor Jones, writing|

I’ve come out of closets before. For instance, I came out as bisexual when I went away to college. I made a big deal out of it, announcing on Facebook, quoting Lady Gaga, without talking to my family first. I thought I would get backlash from some people, so I was hoping the power [...]

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