For the Public – General information on psychological issues
Link: https://slcpsych.lk/about-mental-illness/
- Depression: link: https://slcpsych.lk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Depression.pdf
- Social phobia link: https://slcpsych.lk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Social-phobia.pdf
- Peripartum disorders link: https://slcpsych.lk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Peripartum-disorders.pdf
- Bipolar Disorder link: https://slcpsych.lk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bipolar-disorder.pdf
How to help someone in acute psychological distress
https://mhfa.com.au/sites/default/files/suicide-first-aid-guidelines-for-sri-lanka-fix.pdf
Mental Health Services available Sri Lanka
- General Psychiatrists in Sri Lanka (Link – http://slcpsych.lk/consultants-and-the-stations/
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in Sri Lanka (Link – http://slcpsych.lk/child-and-adolescent-psychiatrists-and-the-stations/
- Available Psychiatry Services (Link – http://slcpsych.lk/available-psychiatry-services/
- Help lines
|
Organization |
Service |
Hotline |
1 |
National Institute of Mental Health |
Counselling on Suicide prevention, and guidance on future follow-ups |
1926 |
2 |
“SUWASARIYA” Health Promotion Bureau |
Health Advice |
+94 710 107 107 |
3 |
Sri Lanka Sumithrayo |
Counseling Service, “Say Yes to Life” |
1333, +94 112 692 909 |
4 |
Courage Compassion Commitment (CCC) Foundation |
Counseling Service |
+94 117 490 000 |
- Important links http://www.mentalhealth.health.gov.lk/