The research fellow worked in the field of community mental health for one year learning the theory and practice through specific course work, field experiences, selected reading, and the development of several research designs. One field experience involved a 1-day-per-week assignment over an 8-month period during which a survey was made of the attitudes of community leaders with regard to mental health programs. A 3-month field experience involved an assessment of the potentials and needs of four hospitalized psychiatric patients and attempts to place them in the community. Tutorial work included the discussion of research methodology relevant to community mental health. (Author)