We got featured in the great Generation 414. It's really a great cause. Here is more info about Generation 414: Generation 414 is a 100% Organic, ethical fair-trade retail outlet that sells handmade shirts and bags by survivors of sex trafficking. They provide dignified employment and personal development opportunities to women who seek an alternative to the sex [...]
Come find me at RocknShop.NYC this Sunday 1/10/16 from 10am-7pm!
One NY Company Is Changing The Way We View The Homeless Schizophrenic.NYC has drawn attention from various media sources for it’s unique and inspirational perspective to bring awareness to homeless individuals in New York City with mental illness. They have differed from norms of the usual ways of bringing awareness and it’s by–clothing. Statics show: [...]
This Is What It’s Like To Live With Schizophrenia: Three people with schizophrenia share their stories. Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling — but treatable — brain disorder affecting more than 21 million people worldwide. Of those people, only half receive treatment. Symptoms, which usually begin between ages 16 and 30, primarily include hallucinations and [...]
Check out this guest post by Whitney Saleski of The Stanley Sessions! My name is Whitney Saleski. In this photo, I am standing next to my incredible mother, Lisa. We are from Dayton, Ohio. In October of 2014, my father, Stanley Saleski--a major league scout for the San Francisco Giants--killed himself while away on business [...]
Our founder, Michelle wrote a story about one time where she experienced a very offensive moment selling her merch in NYC. Michelle is the founder of Schizophrenic.NYC, a fashion label that benefits the city of New York’s mentally ill homeless. She also suffers from Schizophrenia and knows first hand the stigma associated with mental illness. Here [...]
Ben got himself a custom purple ink print on canvas! If you would like your own custom print get in touch with us through the contact form!
Check out the Schizophrenic.NYC interview at DefyingMentalIllness.com Interview with Michelle, Advocate and Founder of Schizophrenic.NYC Defying Mental Illness had a great opportunity to interview Michelle, the founder and owner of Schizophrenic.NYC, a clothing company based in New York that raises awareness of mental illness and homelessness. Michelle is one inspiring lady, and like many, has a [...]
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We love what John Oliver said about mental health in this week's Last Week Tonight. Check out the clip below if you haven't seen it yet.
Schizophrenic.NYC was created, founded and designed by a Schizophrenic New Yorker who wants to make a difference in the way the mentally ill homeless are treated in NYC as well as change the way New Yorkers feel about mental illness. The idea behind the designs is that when the unmedicated person with Schizophrenia looks at [...]
Being Schizophrenic I deal with a lot of stigma daily. I hope by spreading the word about Schizophrenic.NYC we can reduce stigma and promote tolerance. Read More >
Get an exclusive "DONT BE PARANOID, YOU LOOK GREAT" tank or tee for $15 now in the shop!
Stigma Fighters : Michelle Hammer Talking to myself This is hard to explain and I’m not really sure how to do it but I want to explain what it’s like when I talk to myself. Everyone talks to themselves…well a little bit, but not like me. Not like how I do it. They don’t feel [...]
Schizophrenic.NYC will be setting up a pop up shop on 9/12 and 9/26 at the first ever Astoria Night Market. Come venture to the great Queens County and check out this awesome Flea!
'Without my family and friends, I could be homeless': Schizophrenic woman, 27, launches clothing line to help get mentally ill people stay off New York City streets Michelle Hammer, who lives in Astoria, Queens, was diagnosed with schizophrenia when she was 22 Her clothing company, Schizophrenic.NYC, sells T-shirts and tank tops with her own colorful Rorschach Test designs [...]
We got featured on FreudandFashion.com! As a psychiatrist, I treat nearly all mental health diagnoses, but among the patients that have been most memorable and have broken the most stereotypes in my mind are those diagnosed with schizophrenia. As an intern and resident physician, I allotted more time to talk with my patients with schizophrenia because they were generally the ones who spoke [...]
Show your support for the mentally ill homeless if NYC by wearing the official Schizophrenic.NYC blue ink button. When a person with Schizophrenia looks at a Rorschach test they see things differently. By changing the colors and the pattern now everyone sees the Rorschach test differently. Join the movement. Let's stop the stigma of mental [...]
Check out this quick interview I did with LIJ Hospital.
Check out some new styles from Schizophrenic.NYC!
Check out NYC's Central Lacrosse team reppin #schizophrenicNYC
I am beyond thankful to Gaia of LugoYoga.com for interviewing me. This was an awesome experience. Thanks so much Gaia!
Your baby will look great in these onesies to support the mentally ill of NYC! Check em out!
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