The Lies Psychosis Told Me About My Mom In this new and vulnerable video, Michelle Hammer discusses the irrational beliefs she had about her mother when she was not yet diagnosed with Schizophrenia. For years, I believed my own mom was against me. I had undiagnosed schizophrenia, and my brain turned the person who [...]
Breaking the Stigma Around Schizophrenia with Michelle Hammer Imagine living with voices in your head that everyone thinks are just signs of violence or unpredictability—yet you're an artist, advocate, and everyday person fighting to redefine what's possible. Michelle Hammer, a mental health advocate and founder of Schizophrenic.NYC, shares her personal story of diagnosis, the [...]
What Schizophrenia Actually Looks Like | Michelle Hammer In this episode of Snackable Mental Health, Brandon sits down with Michelle Hammer, a mental health advocate from New York City and the founder of the clothing line Schizophrenic NYC. Michelle opens up about what living with schizophrenia is really like, from the delusions and hallucinations [...]
Interviewing Schizophrenia Advocate Michelle Hammer on Schiz & Giggles In this episode of Schiz & Giggles Podcast, hosts Kody Green and Kit Wallis sit down with schizophrenia advocate Michelle Hammer to discuss her experiences living with schizophrenia and her work to reduce stigma through education and advocacy. The conversation explores the realities of living [...]
Unfinished Conversations | Mental Health, Schizophrenia, and Stigma with Michelle Hammer In this episode of Unfinished Conversations | Mental Health, Schizophrenia, and Stigma, Michelle Hammer shares her experience living with schizophrenia and the path that led to her diagnosis. She discusses experiencing symptoms as a teenager, receiving a bipolar disorder diagnosis before later being [...]
Electroconvulsive Therapy Saved My Life A Candid Interview with Jules In this video, 'Electroconvulsive Therapy Saved My Life', I (Michelle Hammer) talk with Jules (JulezBlue2011) about their experience with Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and how it completely changed their life. We have an honest conversation about what ECT is actually like, because so many [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
College & Mental Illness: Reacting to TikToks That Get It College & Mental Illness: Reacting to TikToks That Get It College is often portrayed as the “best time of your life”—but for students dealing with mental illness, it can feel like a constant uphill battle. In this episode, Michelle Hammer, a [...]
The Harsh Reality of Schizophrenic Hallucinations & Paranoia Michelle Hammer, the creator and founder of Schizophrenic.NYC was interviewed by F THE STIGMA a platform that has open discussions to highlight the real-life experiences of those facing addiction and mental health challenges. The video The Harsh Reality of Schizophrenic Hallucinations & Paranoia features [...]
Can SMELL Really Detect SCHIZOPHRENIA Better Than Current Methods? Can SMELL Really Detect SCHIZOPHRENIA Better Than Current Methods? Anecdotal Evidence and Observations Michelle Hammer, who has schizophrenia, initially dismissed the idea that people with schizophrenia might have a distinct smell. However, she encountered compelling comments from individuals who claim to have [...]
Two Ex Psych Ward Patients React To Viral Psych Ward Videos Welcome back! Today, we're diving into the fascinating and often misunderstood world of psych ward TikTok. These videos provide a unique glimpse into life inside psychiatric facilities, mixing humor with raw, heartfelt moments. Join Michelle and Carolyn as they react [...]
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. [...]
Managing Mental Health Naturally and Philanthropy | Interview with Morgan Sliker-Denicola Join Michelle Hammer in this insightful interview with Morgan Sliker-Denicola as they discuss her journey managing mental health naturally and her involvement in philanthropy through the Denicola Family Foundation. Morgan shares her personal experiences, tips, and strategies for maintaining mental [...]
I Explained the Israel Gaza Conflict to a Schizophrenia Hallucination Stress can usually bring on more Schizophrenia episodes for me. The current situation going on in the world is really doing it. This video is not about picking sides. It's about the fact that I was explaining the conflict to a [...]
