Check out the Schizophrenic.NYC interview at DefyingMentalIllness.com Interview with Michelle, Advocate and Founder of Schizophrenic.NYC Defying Mental Illness had a great opportunity to interview Michelle, the founder and owner of Schizophrenic.NYC, a clothing company based in New York that raises awareness of mental illness and homelessness. Michelle is one inspiring lady, and like many, has a [...]
Schizophrenic.NYC was created, founded and designed by a Schizophrenic New Yorker who wants to make a difference in the way the mentally ill homeless are treated in NYC as well as change the way New Yorkers feel about mental illness. The idea behind the designs is that when the unmedicated person with Schizophrenia looks at [...]
Being Schizophrenic I deal with a lot of stigma daily. I hope by spreading the word about Schizophrenic.NYC we can reduce stigma and promote tolerance. Read More >
'Without my family and friends, I could be homeless': Schizophrenic woman, 27, launches clothing line to help get mentally ill people stay off New York City streets Michelle Hammer, who lives in Astoria, Queens, was diagnosed with schizophrenia when she was 22 Her clothing company, Schizophrenic.NYC, sells T-shirts and tank tops with her own colorful Rorschach Test designs [...]
We got featured on FreudandFashion.com! As a psychiatrist, I treat nearly all mental health diagnoses, but among the patients that have been most memorable and have broken the most stereotypes in my mind are those diagnosed with schizophrenia. As an intern and resident physician, I allotted more time to talk with my patients with schizophrenia because they were generally the ones who spoke [...]
Check out this quick interview I did with LIJ Hospital.
I am beyond thankful to Gaia of LugoYoga.com for interviewing me. This was an awesome experience. Thanks so much Gaia!
Our founder was interviewed on HowAmIFeeling.org. Here is an excerpt: An interview about a clothing line that benefits the homeless in NYC who struggle with schizophrenia. JULIA: Tell me a little bit about your company and why you started it. MICHELLE: Schizophrenic.NYC is a clothing line started by myself, Michelle a native New Yorker with Schizophrenia [...]
