Frank Gerlach

Frank Gerlach is an academic staff member at the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, affiliated with the Institute for Social and Health Sciences Emden (ISGE) under the Faculty of Social Work and Health. He contributes to the Social Work (B.A.) program and is involved in project studies. His work focuses on interdisciplinary research in social work and health, particularly in rehabilitation, substance abuse prevention, and bio-psycho-social health promotion.

Research interests include:

• Workplace rehabilitation strategies
• Prevention of gambling addiction
• Alternative living and care models for elderly populations
• Digital citizenship and youth welfare

Gerlach collaborates with institutions like the Self-Help and Patient Academy (SPA) and participates in projects such as SEMRES (Interface Management), SuPI (What is Normal? Disabled?), and WOGO/WOGE teams. His research often addresses societal challenges in health and social cohesion.