Contents Introduction

Chapter 1: Overview
Characteristics of Graduate Students
Characteristics of Graduate Programs
Chapter 2: Decision to Attend Graduate School
Chapter 3: The University's Role in Providing Support
Overview
The Transition into Graduate School: Welcoming the Student
Providing Ongoing Support
Support in the Transition from Graduate School
Chapter 4: Developmental Issues
Separation and Reworking of Old Family Issues
Interpersonal Relationships
Identity Formation
Stabilization of Character Structure
A Philosophy of Life
Chapter 5: General Aspects of Graduate School Life
Gender Issues
Faculty-Student Relationships
Postponement Issues
Financial Issues
Changing Fields
Chapter 6: Diversity in the Graduate Student Population
Older Students
Married Students
Minority Students
International Students
Chapter 7: Psychiatric Disorders
Psychotic Illnesses
Substance Abuse
Personality Disorders
Suicide
Chapter 8: Provision of Treatment
Chapter 9: Degree or not Degree
Chapter 10: Transition from Graduate School
Chapter 11: Summary
Appendix: Literature Review
References

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