Panic Attack While Filming As mental health advocates, we find it important to not filter the schizophrenia experience. It is okay to struggle out in the open. Having a panic attack is nothing to be ashamed about. You do not have to hide aspects of yourself to feel accepted. In this week's episode, Michelle [...]
The Mental Wealth Podcast is hosted by Kaylor Betts (founder of MWP) and will be a place where at times intense, stimulating, and knowledge-ridden conversations will take place with a variety of different guests for each episode. These guests may be professionals in the Mental Health space or everyday individuals who have an impactful [...]
Becoming Schizophrenia Advocates In this week's episode, Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic.NYC and Cecilia McGough Students With Psychosis talk about why they became advocates. The world needs more schizophrenia and psychosis advocates. We talk with students every day, and an often concern that is addressed is whether or not they should disclose their diagnosis or [...]
Why Did We Attempt Suicide? Why did we attempt suicide? Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic.NYC and Cecilia McGough from Students With Psychosis have a vulnerable conversation about their suicide attempts, what helps them when they are feeling suicidal, how has their suicide attempts changed their perspectives on life, and when to reach out. Schizophrenia [...]
Schizophrenic.NYC was featured in Change Talk Podcast and this is what they had to say. -- This week, we meet mental health advocate and Schizophrenic.NYC clothing brand creator, Michelle Hammer, whose change talk involves conquering her imposter syndrome. Buy Michelle's mental health clothing brand at Schizophrenic.NYC. Follow her on Instagram, and check out her [...]
We are excited to announce that Schizophrenic.NYC was featured in the Adulting201.com GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK: 2020 ETHICAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE. Make your holiday shopping matter this year by purchasing from a company that gives back to the community and world (And give a fantastic gift at the same time!). SCHIZOPHRENIC.NYC"Perfect For: The [...]
NYC Best of the Boroughs celebrates the local businesses, organizations, and community individuals that make our city, and each borough, a unique place to live. The Founder of Schizophrenic.NYC on Destigmatizing Mental Illness Schizophrenic.NYC was founded and designed by Michelle Hammer, a Schizophrenic New Yorker who is on a mission to transform [...]
Mental Health Gift Guide for the Holidays This season we picked the greatest gifts from Schizophrenic.NYC for all your holiday needs. For The Person On-The-Go Do you know someone who has a fast-paced life? Are they running from place to place? Do you ever forget to take meds in this rush? Well, check [...]
What Do Schizophrenia Hallucinations Look Like? Disclaimer: Just like you should never ask a disabled person how they became disabled, never ask a person what their hallucinations say. It ignores the person themself and focuses on the details of their condition, it is a very personal, private topic, and it may trigger past traumas [...]
Schizophrenia Behind The Scenes In this week’s episode, we give a behind the scenes look into our lives. Part of Schizophrenia And The City’s goal is to humanize the experience of living with schizophrenia and take you along on this New York City adventure with us. Let this episode also be a reminder to [...]
Schizophrenia And Sex We could not go another episode of Schizophrenia And The City without giving a nod to Sex And The City by talking about sex and schizophrenia. Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic.NYC and Cecilia McGough from Students With Psychosis answer questions about Schizophrenia and Sex. Can people with schizophrenia have sex? What about their symptoms? Medication [...]
In the world of mental health, we know it’s common to find multiple disorders grouped together. For example, depression and anxiety are often found together, as well as OCD and Schizophrenia. It can be difficult to properly diagnose when sufferers are dealing with multiple issues at once. Does this person need help with their [...]
What Do The Hallucinations Say? Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic.NYC and Cecilia McGough from Students With Psychosis share what experiencing auditory hallucinations first hand is like. We also discuss why it can be inappropriate to ask someone what their hallucinations are saying. Having a person repeat what their hallucinations say can be triggering. It is better to focus on [...]
Police Were Called On Us Police should not be called on someone when they are having a mental health crisis. In this video, Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic.NYC and Cecilia McGough from Students With Psychosis get real and share their experiences with police being called on them during a mental health crisis. Schizophrenia And [...]
What Schizophrenics Really Think About Words on Bathroom Walls We don't hold back. Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic.NYC and Cecilia McGough from Students With Psychosis were both approached to help promote this film (which features a character with #Schizophrenia) after it was ready to be released to theaters and after the production team noticed [...]
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.
S1 E3 Schizophrenia Jenga Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic.NYC and Cecilia McGough from Students With Psychosis answer Q&A questions about Schizophrenia while playing Jenga. Who will win? ... Questions were submitted by Students With Psychosis student leaders for our RETHINK gala back in March 2020. Jenga tower painted by the talented SWP advocate @Rivky [...]
S1 E2 What NOT To Say To Someone With Schizophrenia In this episode of Schizophrenia and the City, Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic.NYC and Cecilia McGough from Students With Psychosis go over a list of seven things that one should never say to a schizophrenic. The first thing not to tell a schizophrenic is that their schizophrenia [...]
John St. is a local NYC model that we are so excited that we got to have a photoshoot with. John supports the mental health movement and loves wearing his "Don't Be Paranoid. You Look Great" tee all the time! Purchase Here Purchase Here Purchase Here Purchase Here Purchase [...]
Dating With A Mental Illness With Michelle Hammer & Carolyn Rossiter Michelle and Carrie are a married couple in their early 30's living in New York City. Michelle has Schizophrenia. Carrie has Anxiety and Depression. How do they make their relationship work? In this video, Michelle and Carrie answer viewers' questions on what [...]
Schizophrenia And The City The Podcast Schizophrenia And The City is a podcast and video series hosted by two New York City women Michelle Hammer and Cecilia McGough spilling the tea about their lived experiences with schizophrenia and life in NYC. Topics cover a range of everyday New York City life from dating [...]
Michelle Hammer, the founder of Schizophrenic.NYC made a video with MOMA for their project with Disability Equality With Museums.
by Michelle Hammer Described as an American Drama, Words on Bathroom Walls follows Adam after he is expelled from high school following a schizophrenic episode and enters a new school where he begins following his interests of becoming a chef, falling in love, and figuring out how to navigate the world after his diagnosis. [...]
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" [...]
This video features the founder of Schizophrenic.NYC, Michelle Hammer, a Schizophrenic girl living in New York City. She set up a video security camera to record herself having psychotic episodes, to show that they are not dangerous, or violent. What did you learn from this video?
