Researchers (IMAGE) Nanyang Technological University Caption A study of families in Singapore with terminally ill children found that parents tend to defer discussing their psychological pain with their spouses to protect them from emotional distress. The study was led by NTU Assoc Prof Andy Ho Hau Yan (left), pictured here together with his PhD student and research team member Ms Oindrila Dutta. Credit NTU Singapore Usage Restrictions with mandatory credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.