The report contains summaries of 176 pilot projects demonstrating new and innovative approaches for training mental health personnel. Projects were conducted under grants awarded by the Experimental and Special Training Branch of the Division of Manpower and Training Programs, National Institute of Mental Health. The projects have been developed in both academic and nonacademic settings for training professional and paraprofessional personnel in the areas of service, teaching, research, and prevention. Summaries are arranged according to specific training categories: Mental Health Workers (Associate Degree); Mental Health Workers (Baccalaureate Level); Mental Health Workers (Nondegree Related); Early Child Care Personnel; Child Care Personnel; Nursery School Teachers (for Emotionally Disturbed Children); Teachers for Emotionally Disturbed Children; Mental Health Training for Teachers; School Consultants; Adolescence and Youth; Educational Administrators; Administrative, Consultative, and Leadership Personnel; Recruitment for Professions; Health and Mental Health Professional Personnel; Research Personnel and Statisticians; Environmental Design and Architecture Personnel; Community Agency Personnel; Specialists in Marriage and Family Counseling; Volunteers and Citizen Participation; Hospital Personnel; Adjunctive Therapists; Mental Health Communications Specialists and Media Development; Clergy; Lawyers and Judges; Personnel in Crime and Delinquency; Alcholism and Drug Abuse Personnel; and Mental Retardation Personnel. A subject index and index of graduate institutions is included. (EA)