Disclosing Schizophrenia at Work: Your Rights and Options
You don't have to tell your employer about schizophrenia. Learn your US rights, when disclosure helps, how to ask for accommodations, and what stays private.
You don't have to tell your employer about schizophrenia. Learn your US rights, when disclosure helps, how to ask for accommodations, and what stays private.
Message shirts are usually allowed at US public schools. See what the law protects, where dress codes can say no, and how to choose a shirt that stays on.
Learn how to respond to mental health stigma in the moment: what to say, which words help, how to protect yourself, and how to share your story on your terms.
Someone asked about your mental health shirt? Get simple things to say, ways to set boundaries and tips for turning a curious question into a kind conversation.
Locking pin backs hold tighter, rubber backs are gentler and easier. See how each works, how long each lasts, and which to choose for your bag, jacket or tee.
Looking for mental health gifts that actually mean something? I have schizophrenia, and I design schizophrenia awareness clothing and art that says out loud what most people only whisper about. This holiday gift guide is for anyone shopping for a gift for someone with schizophrenia, someone who loves a person with schizophrenia, or anyone [...]
Learn how to choose a pill organizer: compartments, size, easy-open lids, travel, safe filling and storage, and how to pick one you will actually use.
There is no single tote bag weight limit. See what fabric, seams and handles can hold, what your shoulder can take, and what to know about carry-on totes.
A step-by-step guide to planning a mental health panel: purpose, panelists, moderator, ground rules, crisis support and follow-up, so your audience feels safe.
Wearing mental health merch can start honest conversations. Learn how to choose wording and images, respond to questions, and wear a message with respect.
How schizophrenia can look different in women: later onset, missed diagnoses, hormones, medication, relationships, and ways to build support and confidence.
Fix a pilled hoodie safely with a fabric shaver, sweater stone or toothbrush, then change a few laundry habits so the fuzzballs don't return.
Thinking of wearing mental health merch as an ally? Learn how to pick respectful designs, check where your money goes, and handle the conversations it starts.
No smartphone, or just tired of phone alerts? Eight low-tech ways to remember your medication, from pillboxes to alarms and paper charts, with real costs.
Mental health panel questions for moderators and organizers: openers, lived-experience prompts, audience Q&A, and safety steps to protect panelists and audience.
Where to put stickers on a water bottle: the best zones, sizes, layout tips, and a step-by-step way to apply them smoothly so they last through daily use.
Can you wear a statement shirt at work? Learn what dress codes and U.S. workplace rules allow, how to style one, and what to do if a manager pushes back.
Nearly 1 in 5 New Yorkers faces mental health challenges. Learn what mental health means in NYC, how to overcome barriers, and where to find real support and resources.
Michelle Hammer Is Bringing Her Fight Against Schizophrenia Stigma to New Orleans Michelle Hammer has made it her mission to change the way people think about schizophrenia. This November, the New York City-based activist, artist, and founder of Schizophrenic.NYC is bringing that mission to New Orleans as a special guest at In My Mind [...]
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.