Presented is a detailed account of the findings and recommendations of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Task Force on Research in the Service of Mental Health. Included are 15 chapters with the following titles: "Purpose and Organization of the Research Task Force", "An Organizational History of the NIMH Research Programs", "NIMH Support of Research Activities-An Overview", "Basic Research I.-Advances in Knowledge of the Biological Processes Underlying Behavior", "Basic Research II.-Advances in Knowledge of the Psychological Processes Underlying Behavior", "The Basic Research Activities of NIMH", "Research on Mental Illness and Behavior Disorders", "Research on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism", "Research on Drug Abuse", "Research on Social Problems", "Research on Treatment of Mental Disorders", "Research on Mental Health Services", "The Dissemination and Use of Research Information", and "The Administration and Organization of NIMH Research Programs." Also provided are charts, tables, graphs, and a list of members of the coordinating committee, study groups, and panel of research consultants. (SB)