National Institute of Mental Health, Sri Lanka

12/09/2026

10/09/2026

𝓦𝓸𝓻𝓵𝓭 𝓢𝓾𝓲𝓬𝓲𝓭𝓮 𝓟𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓓𝓪𝔂 2026

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Su***de is a major public health challenge, claiming the lives of more than 720,000 people every year. Every life lost has profound social, emotional and economic consequences, affecting families, friends, workplaces and communities around the world.

The year 2026 marks the third and final year of the triennial theme for World Su***de Prevention Day (2024–2026): “Changing the Narrative on Su***de”, with the call to action: “Start the Conversation.”

Starting the conversation means creating spaces where people can speak openly about their emotional struggles, feel heard without judgement, and seek help when they need it. It means challenging harmful myths, reducing stigma and replacing silence and misunderstanding with openness, empathy and support.

Su***de prevention is not only an individual responsibility—it requires action at every level. Changing the narrative also means strengthening mental health services, improving access to quality care, implementing evidence-based su***de prevention strategies, and making mental health and su***de prevention priorities within public policy and institutions.

💙 A conversation can make a difference.
Listen with compassion.
Reach out to someone who may be struggling.
Encourage help-seeking.
Together, we can create a community where no one feels they have to face their struggles alone.

📞 𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞

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If you or someone you know is struggling, reaching out for support can be an important first step.

𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 – 𝙎𝙧𝙞 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙖
𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝, 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮.

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04/09/2026

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) had the privilege of welcoming Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, on 1st September 2026. Deputy Minister of Urban Development, Hon. Eranga Gunasekara, also joined the visit.

During the visit, discussions were held on the current challenges, priority needs, and future development plans of the National Institute of Mental Health. The Deputy Minister also undertook an inspection tour of the hospital, gaining first-hand insight into the existing facilities, services, and areas requiring further development.

The visit reflects a continued commitment towards strengthening mental health services, addressing existing challenges, and supporting the future development of NIMH.

28/06/2026

Inaugural Academic Lecture of NIMH clinical Society

*NIMH Clinical Society – Monthly Session (June 2026)*

The NIMH Clinical Society cordially invites all NIMH staff members to attend our monthly academic session.

Topic:
Modern Evidence-Based Approaches to Obesity Management

Resource Person:
Dr. Anushka Wickramarathne
Consultant Nutrition Physician, NIMH

📅 Date: 30 June 2026
🕚 Time: 11.00 a.m.
📍 Venue: Hall A, NIMH

This session will provide an update on contemporary, evidence-based strategies for obesity management and clinical practice.

📲 Registration: Please scan the attached QR code or below link to register.
https://forms.gle/k6A1SXgTN4enmhkn7
We look forward to your participation.

— _NIMH Clinical Society_

30/05/2026

10/05/2026

Celebrating the unconditional love, strength, and care of every mother. 🌸❤️

29/04/2026

𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐇 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 – 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

A historic milestone for the National Institute of Mental Health.

For the first time in its history, a dedicated Clinical Society was established following the clinical meeting held on 18th March 2026, with the active participation of all staff categories—marking a significant step forward in strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration.

The Society is committed to:
• Supporting continuous professional development of its members
• Promoting and encouraging high-quality research
• Fostering collaboration and professional fellowship
• Strengthening evidence-based clinical practice
• Upholding ethical standards in mental healthcare

At the Annual General Meeting, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Saman Weerawardhana was appointed as the President, and
Dr. Upeka Kariyawasam as the Secretary, alongside the election of 37 council members representing a truly multidisciplinary team.

This marks the beginning of a new chapter in advancing clinical excellence and unity within NIMH.

14/04/2026

ඔබ සැමට සාමය සතුට සෞභාග්‍යය උදාවන නීරෝගීමත් සුභ නව වසරක් වේවා.!