Ok, these two topics aren't really connected, well, hopefully not anyway. Firstly Providentia has a fascinating look at an 1861 guide to melancholy.

And of course don't forget that it's World Social Work Day tomorrow - surely an excuse for an extra biscuit/piece of cake at the very least.

Meanwhile, my colleagues at the Adult Care Blog have posted on poor attitudes to mental health in South Asian communities and the launch of a mental health helpline for combat veterans.

(Pic: lisa cee on Flickr)

Read the complete post at http://www.communitycare.co.uk/blogs/mental-health/2011/03/melancholia-and-world-social-w.html