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Research: PTSD and fear of emotions

People with PTSD are known to have difficulty resolving relationship difficulties with their romantic partners. Some of these problems stem from people’s fear of their emotions, according to a new study led by Steffany Fredman.

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In the news: Does chronic stress contribute to dementia risk for older adults?

It does, according to HHD faculty members Jenn Graham-Engeland and Marty Sliwinski. Here's what they recommend to protect a loved one or yourself.

Q&A: Why sleep might be the best Mother’s Day gift

Doug Teti, distinguished professor of human development and family studies, recently discussed why sleep is so important for moms’ parenting quality and how dads, partners, and family can help moms get better sleep.

Kenya Crawford, 2015 graduate of HDFS, receives 2025 Alumni Achievement Award

“While I am deeply grateful to receive this recognition for my work in mental health, racial equity and entrepreneurship, I am most proud to give back to Penn State," Crawford said. "Penn State poured into me in ways that I will forever be grateful for, so this award is a reminder that with dedicated care, support and belief, the possibilities are endless.”

Research: PTSD and fear of emotions

People with PTSD are known to have difficulty resolving relationship difficulties with their romantic partners. Some of these problems stem from people’s fear of their emotions, according to a new study led by Steffany Fredman.

In the news: Does chronic stress contribute to dementia risk for older adults?

It does, according to HHD faculty members Jenn Graham-Engeland and Marty Sliwinski. Here's what they recommend to protect a loved one or yourself.

Q&A: Why sleep might be the best Mother’s Day gift

Doug Teti, distinguished professor of human development and family studies, recently discussed why sleep is so important for moms’ parenting quality and how dads, partners, and family can help moms get better sleep.

Kenya Crawford, 2015 graduate of HDFS, receives 2025 Alumni Achievement Award

“While I am deeply grateful to receive this recognition for my work in mental health, racial equity and entrepreneurship, I am most proud to give back to Penn State," Crawford said. "Penn State poured into me in ways that I will forever be grateful for, so this award is a reminder that with dedicated care, support and belief, the possibilities are endless.”

Research: PTSD and fear of emotions

People with PTSD are known to have difficulty resolving relationship difficulties with their romantic partners. Some of these problems stem from people’s fear of their emotions, according to a new study led by Steffany Fredman.

Research: PTSD and fear of emotions

In the news: Does chronic stress contribute to dementia risk for older adults?

Q&A: Why sleep might be the best Mother’s Day gift

Kenya Crawford, 2015 graduate of HDFS, receives 2025 Alumni Achievement Award

Research: PTSD and fear of emotions

In the news: Does chronic stress contribute to dementia risk for older adults?

Q&A: Why sleep might be the best Mother’s Day gift

Kenya Crawford, 2015 graduate of HDFS, receives 2025 Alumni Achievement Award

Research: PTSD and fear of emotions

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Twenty-three counties in Pennsylvania and 58% of U.S. counties have no air-quality monitoring, which leaves people vulnerable to air pollution.

HDFS researcher Nelson Roque developed an interactive map so that people in the U.S. can track our air quality.

Do you know what you are breathing?

In the news: Does chronic stress contribute to dementia risk for older adults?

Start your undergraduate journey

Start your undergraduate journey

Learn about graduate training

Learn about graduate training

Explore HDFS research areas

Explore HDFS research areas

Engage in HDFS diversity initiatives

Engage in HDFS diversity initiatives

Twenty-three counties in Pennsylvania and 58% of U.S. counties have no air-quality monitoring, which leaves people vulnerable to air pollution. HDFS researcher Nelson Roque developed an interactive map so that people in the U.S. can track our air quality. Do you know what you are breathing?

Twenty-three counties in Pennsylvania and 58% of U.S. counties have no air-quality monitoring, which leaves people vulnerable to air pollution.

HDFS researcher Nelson Roque developed an interactive map so that people in the U.S. can track our air quality.

Do you know what you are breathing?