Title of photo by Joel Harris: Between Two Fake Hydrengeas...(c’mon you don’t own that Zach Galifianakis!)

Betsy Cole


FOUNDER/WRITER 
(she/her)
Betsy Cole grew up in London and moved to America a decade ago. She has a BA in Journalism and Creative Writing as well as an AS in Culinary Arts. She has written novels, scripts and research papers. Betsy has struggled with her own issues of mental health and addiction. After a long journey to proper diagnoses, Betsy established Betsy's Bell Jar to address the lack of accurate representation and understanding of various mental health disorders. She's passionate about this webzine being a multimedia, interactive community ensuring that no one in the mental health community has to go unheard or be misunderstood. She still has dreams of her scripts being green-lit and her novels published. However, first and foremost, this site and being a representative of her community are her top priority.

betsy@betsysbelljar.com | betsysbelljar.com

Heidi Hornbacher


EDITOR
(she/her)
Heidi is an award-winning director who has written numerous features, treatments, and TV pilots for various independent producers. She co-founded the Slamdance Script Clinic and she’s the lead screenwriting instructor and story coach for PageCraft Writing. Her clients include Emmy winners, Nicholl winners, TV legends, and regular people with something to say.

heidi@betsysbelljar.com | heidihornbacher.com

Laura Chaland


ARTIST/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
(she/her)
French graphic designer based in LA, with a background in illustration and an interest in destigmatizing mental illness & health.

laura.chaland@gmail.com | laurachaland.com



Joel Harris


PHOTOGRAPHER
(he/him)
Joel is a Las Vegas-based photographer at large, graphic designer, DJ, and audio producer. He strives to be a jack-of-all-creative-trades, helping people see the beauty in themselves and the world around them.

joelharris.net



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