At Schizophrenic.NYC your role as an “ambassador for mental health” is mental health advocacy and providing support for individuals suffering from schizophrenia. By sharing your stories and experiences, you create schizophrenia awareness that helps break the stigma surrounding it and plays a significant role in building a more understanding and supportive community.

Become an Ambassador for mental health today and promote empathy, education, and resources for those affected by schizophrenia.

What Does an Ambassador for Mental Health Do?

A mental health ambassador’s role is very important in the growth and development of our society. Here’s how

Raise awareness

By actively engaging in conversations and initiatives they try to educate people aiming to minimize the stigma around mental health and foster open discussions.

Provide support

They are mental health champions who listen and guide others drawing from their personal experiences or training to promote a supportive community.

Connect to resources

Ambassadors also help individuals access available mental health resources and ensure they receive proper assistance and care.

Advocate for change

They strive for the advocacy of mental illness within society by creating policies or promoting practices that support mental well-being.

Schizophrenia: a Mental health condition in focus

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric condition that has severe effects on your physical and mental well-being. It disrupts how your brain works, interfering with things like your thoughts, memory, senses, and behaviors. As a result, you may struggle in many parts of your day-to-day life. Untreated schizophrenia often disrupts your relationships (professional, social, romantic, and otherwise). It can also cause you to have trouble organizing your thoughts, and you might behave in ways that put you at risk for injuries or other illnesses.

Schizophrenia symptoms

Living with schizophrenia affects people in different ways, but there are some common symptoms. These include:

• Confused speech that is intact but hard for others to interpret and understand
• A lack of facial expression
• A lack of emotional expression
• A lack of motivation
• Difficulty concentrating
• Delusions
• Hallucinations

2.8 million people have schizophrenia but less than a third receive treatment. These schizophrenia statistics illustrate the prevalence and treatment gap of the disorder. Many adults with schizophrenia also experience other mental health or substance use disorders, which can complicate treatment and recovery. Therefore, creating awareness about schizophrenia is crucial for fostering empathy and supporting those looking for schizophrenia treatment.

The importance of advocacy for mental health

In today’s fast world, advocacy for mental health awareness is more important than ever. Millions in the USA struggle with mental illness. But, the shame and wrong ideas about it stop many from getting help.

Mental health advocacy is key in tackling today’s mental well-being issues. Here’s how:

• Raising awareness about the prevalence and impact of mental illness is crucial for reducing mental health stigma and promoting understanding.
• Effective mental health services advocacy empowers individuals to seek help, access support services, and take an active role in their own well-being.
• Advocacy initiatives can create safe spaces for open dialogue, fostering a culture of empathy and community-based solutions.

Schizophrenic.NYC: a platform for change

Schizophrenic.NYC is a different clothing brand founded by Michelle Hammer in May 2015 a young New Yorker struggling with schizophrenia since she was 22 years old. Her journey of schizophrenia pushed her to create this mental health clothing brand to help people understand that mental health care is equally important as physical care.

Our mission

Spark conversations about mental health through a mental health awareness clothing brand and reduce the stigma associated with it.

A portion of the profits also goes to organizations that support NYC’s homeless and mentally ill population, making every purchase a step toward positive change. Also, through public appearances, interviews, and collaborations, Michelle Hammer promotes conversations about mental health, encouraging society to view it with compassion and awareness. Through platforms like the “Schizophrenia And The City” podcast, the brand educates and engages the public to talk about schizophrenia support.

How Schizophrenic.NYC collaborates with ambassadors?

When you join our ambassador program you will receive a discount code (10-20% off) that you can use on products. Schizophrenic.NYC in return, asks that you share your journey by posting a photo of yourself wearing our products and tagging us in your post. Your posts on social media spread awareness, reduce stigma, and inspire others to build a supportive mental health community where, together, we can support those suffering from mental issues.

As a thank you for your efforts, we offer all ambassadors of our schizophrenia advocacy program:

• Exclusive products created just for you.
• Special discounts throughout your time as a representative of our brand.

Explore the inspiring stories of our schizophrenia advocacy program.

How you can get involved?

We love collaborating with bloggers, writers, and content creators! If you have ideas or creative talents, we’d love to see how you can contribute to support schizophrenia and volunteer for mental health.

Don’t hesitate and get involved in the mental health awareness program by filling out the form below. Each contribution helps us create a more inclusive world for individuals with schizophrenia.

Mental health resources and support for schizophrenia

Provide a list of helpful resources, both local and online, for individuals with schizophrenia and their families.

Links to national helplines, mental health organizations, and support groups.

Become an ambassador today by joining our mental health awareness movement.

BECOME AN AMBASSADOR TODAY!