The Psychological Impact of Traumatic Events on Everyday Life Traumatic events create lasting psychological effects that go beyond the moment, influencing thoughts, emotions, and how people manage everyday life. Whether caused by accidents, loss, violence, or natural disasters, trauma often disrupts a person’s sense of safety, identity, and emotional balance. Its effects may [...]
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 [...]
Sunwarrior’s All Collections Featuring Protein Powder Vegan She found Sunwarrior by accident. She wasn’t hunting for supplements or trying to overhaul her routine. She simply wanted something that didn’t taste chalky, didn’t upset her stomach, and didn’t feel like she was forcing her body into something unnatural. That small search pulled her into [...]
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, [...]
2 Schizophrenics React to Viral TikTok's! In this candid and compelling video, Schizophrenia advocate Michelle Hammer and comedian Dan Laitman, who lives with schizophrenia, openly discuss what it’s like to live with mental illness. Through personal stories and expert insights, they explore psychosis, hallucinations, and how psychiatry plays a role in managing schizophrenia. Michelle [...]
Mental health providers experience many competing demands: patient care, keeping up with changes in compliance, and administrative tasks. Billing management tasks can take up a significant chunk of your time. Whether it is managing the submission of claims, managing the follow-up process from reimbursements, or deciphering a denial from insurance, billing can quietly eat [...]
United Press International Features Michelle Hammer Michelle Hammer, 36, of Astoria, N.Y., said she finds it therapeutic to post on Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube when she's experiencing auditory hallucinations due to schizophrenia, diagnosed at age 22. They have plagued her since high school, when an internal voice told her she was dumb. [...]
Mental Health Gift Guide 2022 With the Holiday Season upon us, Schizophrenic.NYC brings you our annual Mental Health Gift Guide for the 2022 season. USE CODE “HOLIDAY22” FOR A DISCOUNT ON YOUR FAVORITE MENTAL HEALTH MERCH 1. Define Normal Mental Health T-Shirt “Define Normal” – it [...]
Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Deal With Mental Illnesses Mental illness is a broad term covering many health conditions that impact thoughts, emotions, and behavior. A person may have a mental health concern for a short period, but when it affects their daily function, they may be dealing with a mental illness. Mental illness [...]
Here at Schizophrenic.NYC, we are so excited to have Desire Ortiz model the Mental Health Leggings Collection. Desire Ortiz is a Professional Dancer and Artist in New York City. Follow her on Instagram at @_Desire.X. “Bleach” Black & White Print Leggings PURCHASE HERE “Wake Up” Print Leggings PURCHASE HERE [...]
C.A.L.M. combines a public health, real-world approach with academic expertise to bring our community. Calm Nola featured Michelle Hammer our Founder in their Calm Convos panel.
Schizophrenic.NYC teamed up with Students with Psychosis and will be asking students a series of questions. On Instagram, we asked the question, What Do You Want The World To Know About Psychosis? These Are The Answers. "I Am Not Dangerous" @alystruble "I May Struggle With Some Things, But There Is Potential In Me" [...]
During RETHINK week, Michelle and Students With Psychosis worked with many other psychosis advocates producing videos and photos. Here are some of the awesome media that was produced. Cecilia McGough Cecilia McGough is a New York City-based mental health activist, writer, media consultant, and [...]
We are so excited to announce that Schizophrenic.NYC has launched a brand ambassador program. We would love to collaborate with you! Schizophrenic.NYC is looking for mental health aware, passionate people to join our community. If you have a love for social media, engaging with others, and spreading awareness for mental health, please fill out [...]
Here at Schizophrenic.NYC we are excited to announce that A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, And A Podcast made it into Wego Health's Best In Show Top 10 Podcasts of 2018! Michelle Hammer Mental Health Patient Leader Facebook | Twitter | Instagram “I’m a Schizophrenic New Yorker who decided to use my creativity and fearless personality to do something different. [...]
My name is Sam Miltich. I am diagnosed with paranoid Schizophrenia. I am a full time jazz guitarist based in Minnesota. I live in Grand Rapids, Minnesota which is in the northern part of the state. Its a relatively small town with 10,000 people. I was born and raised here. I have lived breifly [...]
Michelle made an awesome video about what it really looks like to have Schizophrenia Hallucinations and Delusions. Check out the video below to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrBANGtp9i0&feature=youtu.be
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 >
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, [...]
Check out the new video that the Schizophrenic.NYC founder, Michelle Hammer made. Ever wonder what goes on in a Schizophrenic's head? Well now you can find out!
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