Disabilities in the SPOTLIGHT through advocacy T-shirts On this episode of Disabilities Redefined, we screened the short documentary ‘SPOTLIGHT, Being in front of the Camera’ — we feature very well-known disability advocates and activists, who are using their talent to design great T-shirts, such as Michelle Hammer, as well as their voices for progress [...]
I Wish I knew This When I Diagnosed With Schizophrenia In I Wish I Knew This When I Was Diagnosed With Schizophrenia, Michelle Hammer shares five lessons she wishes she had understood earlier after her schizophrenia diagnosis, emphasizing that her life was not over, that adjustment takes time, and that she is still the same [...]
Inside a Schizophrenia Episode | Actual Patient Behavior This video, Inside a Schizophrenia Episode | Actual Patient Behavior, offers an unfiltered, first-person look into what a schizophrenia episode can actually feel like, told through lived experience rather than stereotypes. Michelle shares her thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in a way that humanizes schizophrenia and challenges [...]
The Truth About the Original Schizophrenic YouTuber - Rachel Star Live This video explores the truth behind the original schizophrenic YouTuber and how creators with lived experience helped reshape the conversation around schizophrenia. Featuring Michelle Hammer and Rachel Star, it highlights the courage it takes to be public about hospitalization, stigma, and daily life [...]
Michelle Hammer and My Hero 360™ donate to Fountain House Gallery! Mental health doesn’t always get the attention it deserves — which is why what Hero Philanthropy is doing is so refreshing. In a recent My Hero 360 video, they donated $5,000 to Fountain House Gallery in NYC, helping people living with mental illness connect, [...]
Everything is Learning Podcast Features Michelle Hammer Michelle Hammer is a powerhouse creator, entrepreneur, and visionary force behind Schizophrenic.NYC, a bold mental health–focused streetwear brand that blends fashion with advocacy. Through her work, Michelle sparks conversations about visibility, acceptance, and empowerment, proving that clothing can carry messages far deeper than fabric. Her work has [...]
My Hero 360™ Picks Michelle Hammer as a Hero! In this episode, Kerri Fitzgerald sits down with Michelle Hammer, founder and creator of Schizophrenic.NYC. Michelle lives with schizophrenia and uses social media to educate others about mental illness and schizophrenia in particular. Michelle credits her support system, her participation in a college sports team, [...]
It's 2025, and still many people around us don't understand how miserable it is to live with schizophrenia. No matter how much you try to explain those constant noises in your head, the feeling of fear or confusion, or try to appear normal, you usually get blank stares, awkward silences, and worst judgments even [...]
Have you ever realized how disturbing it is to be judged for your mental condition? People living with schizophrenia suffer from it daily. This is because of the unawareness about this matter that people assume it as an untreatable mental health condition, leading to stigma and discrimination. This stigma keeps people away from seeking [...]
Reacting to the Most Viral Psych Ward TikToks! Reacting to the Most Viral Psych Ward TikToks! In this week's hilarious yet deeply insightful episode, Michelle Hammer and co-host Dan Laitman of Schizophrenic.NYC sit down to react to some of the most viral “Psych Ward TikToks” making waves online. Expect raw emotion, [...]
Everyone Missed My Schizophrenia Symptoms Everyone Missed My Schizophrenia Symptoms In this powerful video, Michelle Hammer opens up about a deeply personal experience: how the adults in her life missed—or outright misunderstood—the signs of her schizophrenia. Instead of receiving empathy or help, her behaviors were dismissed as attention-seeking or deceit. It [...]
Schizophrenic.NYC Clothing Designer Defies Stereotypes Contrary to stereotypes, many people living with serious mental illness are able to thrive. Schizophrenic.NYC is a clothing line meant to open conversations around schizophrenia. Conversations and acceptance around mental health and psychosis benefit everyone. Michelle Hammer is like many clothing designers in New York City. She [...]
Psychology Today Mentions Schizophrenic.NYC Schizophrenic.NYC and founder Michelle Hammer are featured in the Psychology Today Article: Why So Many Neurodivergent People Own a Business The article explores why many neurodivergent individuals start their own businesses. It highlights how self-employment allows them greater control over their environment, bypassing traditional hiring biases and rigid workplace [...]
No Shame on U Podcast Features Michelle Hammer Michelle Hammer's Bold Fight Against the Stigma of Mental Illness Join us for an inspiring conversation with Michelle Hammer, founder of Schizophrenic.NYC and fearless mental health advocate. Diagnosed with schizophrenia at 22, Michelle transformed her experience into a groundbreaking fashion brand that's sparking crucial conversations [...]
Empower Half An Hour Podcast Features Michelle Hammer Finding Acceptance within Schizophrenia Michelle Hammer is a schizophrenia activist and spends her time passionately fighting stigma. She is an NYC native featured in the WebMD documentary Voices, which was nominated for a Tribeca X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. Michelle was [...]
Schizophrenia Patients Real Video What does Schizophrenia look like? Hi, I’m Michelle and I have Schizophrenia. I record schizophrenia psychosis episodes on a security camera that I have set up in my apartment. I do this to show people that schizophrenia episodes are often non-violent. I am seriously on my couch talking to myself. [...]
Michelle Hammer guests on Producing PEACE Podcast Michelle Hammer talks Schizophrenia, Mental Health, and being your next Lesbian Schizophrenic Audio Only About Producing PEACE Podcast Producing PEACE Podcast, celebrates the vibrant taste makers shaping NYC's cultural landscape. From artists to activists, we spotlight individuals driving positive change [...]
Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health? Let’s Talk About It. We’ve all been there. You open Instagram, planning to scroll for a few minutes, and suddenly it’s an hour later. You’ve seen dozens of flawless vacation pics, gym selfies, and posts about everyone's “perfect” lives. Meanwhile, you’re sitting there in your pajamas, feeling [...]
Reality Check podcast. Psychosis is Real, so is Recovery. On this episode, co-founders Dr Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic NYC. Michelle is an award-winning mental health advocate and speaker, who lives with Schizophrenia. She also runs a lifestyle and clothing company called schizophrenic.nyc For more information about [...]
Michelle Hammer speaks on a Panel at Bristol Meyers Squibb Michelle spoke on a panel at Bristol Meyers Squibb as the patient advocate at the launch of the new schizophrenia medication COBENFY. Cobenfy™ is a newly approved medication for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Unlike traditional antipsychotics, which target dopamine receptors, Cobenfy [...]
Should You Hide Your Schizophrenia? Your Schizophrenia Q's Answered By A Schizophrenic. Written by Michelle Hammer The book Should You Hide Your Schizophrenia? not only addresses this question but also delves into various aspects of schizophrenia, a mental illness often shrouded in mystery to the general public. If you want to learn answers [...]
Becoming Successful Is Not A Race with Michelle Hammer Today, Joanna has Michelle Hammer on the show to discuss schizophrenia and mental health awareness. Michelle is a schizophrenia activist who spends her time passionately fighting the stigma around this diagnosis. At the age of twenty-two Michelle was diagnosed with schizophrenia after she was [...]
Balancing Support and Boundaries: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Friendship from A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast In today’s episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss the challenges Michelle faces with her friend who exhibits erratic and aggressive behavior, likely due to untreated mental illness. Despite Michelle's continued efforts to support her friend, including texting her mom [...]
Michelle Hammer at Fountain House NYC Mental health is often shrouded in stigma and ignorance. By sharing my story, I’m working to change that. For me, everything began in ninth grade. I started not doing homework. I didn’t want to participate in class. I had this voice in my head, and it told [...]
Good vs Bad Vulnerability and What’s The Difference? from A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast Today Gabe and Michelle continue openly discussing living with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, respectively, aiming to reduce stigma around mental health. Gabe expresses gratitude for the support that has allowed their podcast to continue, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability in [...]
