Caring for a family member with a mental health condition can be a complex and demanding task. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults therapist Jennifer Gerlach for guidance on what it takes to ride the waves. Specializing at the crossroads of mental health and neurodiversity, Jennifer Gerlach is a therapist, speaker, and writer, from the St. Louis area. Proudly the author of ‘The Psychosis and Mental Health Recovery Workbook: Tools for Young Adults from ACT, DBT, and Recovery-Oriented CBT’, Jennifer Gerlach shares a hope-filled perspective for families on mental health. In this episode, Jennifer Gerlach sheds light on the early signs of poor mental health in a family member, and offers advice on offering support to loved ones on such occasions. Additionally, she reveals that normalizing seeking help during tough times could be an immense benefit to the family. Together, Jennifer Gerlach and Marie discuss the unique challenges of a caregiver and best practices for prioritizing their own well-being. So, whether you’re a caregiver, family member, or friend, tune in this week for invaluable advice and compassionate guidance. Connect with Jennifer Gerlach via the following platforms:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gerlach-0949b844/ Email: jennifergerlach@truestorycounseling.com  Produced by the Family Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://fa.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Family Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@familysciencelabs/Facebook: http://facebook.com/family.science.labs.1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/family.science.labs/LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/familysciencelabs/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaScienceLabs/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@family.science.labs/ You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-together-the-family-science-insights-podcast/id1648226863Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KsAHQ9cboyvEwXq2oNGXFAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/97921230-f6e8-4e0b-aaf6-57475fa796d7/all-together-the-family-science-insights-podcastiHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/102676509Podbean: https://familyscienceinsights.podbean.com/PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3401811Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/all-together-the-family-scienc-4903181