Episode #206 - How Lacrosse Helped Michelle Hammer Manage Schizophrenia and Break the Stigma
Michelle Hammer is a mental health advocate, speaker, designer, and founder of Schizophrenic.NYC. A four-year NCAA lacrosse player at SUNY Oneonta, All-Conference honoree, and senior-year team captain, she was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder in college and later diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 22. Michelle shares how the structure, teammates, and a supportive coach helped her get through college, and why she believes athletes need open conversations about mental health.
We Talk About:
Playing college lacrosse while living with a misdiagnosis
How structure and a supportive coach made a difference
Lessons in discipline and resilience that carry into mental health
Breaking the stigma around schizophrenia
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