Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists

Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists: improving mental health services in Sri Lanka is our main priority.

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SLPsych and the Association of Sri Lankan Neurologists (ASN) have come together to organize a groundbreaking symposium on 'Overlapping Syndromes.' This symposium on 17 July 2023 at the NHSL, witnessed the collaboration of brilliant minds from both disciplines.

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We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the 20th Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lankan College of Psychiatrists, held at the esteemed Galleface Hotel in Colombo on the 24th and 25th of July.

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The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists celebrated the commencement of its 20th Annual Academic Sessions with a grand inauguration ceremony held on June 23rd at the prestigious Galle Face Hotel in Colombo. #MentalHealthMatters #psychiatry #SriLanka

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Alongside the 20th annual academic sessions, a public forum was held on 23 June 2023 at the Public Library. The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists and the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka joined forces for this remarkable initiative. 📷 #MentalHealthMatters #PublicForum #SriLanka

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"The Ministry of Health Sri Lanka has joined hands with the SLCPsych and 1990 Suwa Seriya to enhance mental health services. A groundbreaking MoU has been signed to provide transport for mentally ill patients, ensuring they reach the care they need. 🚑🧠 #MentalHealthMatters

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On April 27th, frontline workers from Gampaha district were given a Cascade training on psychosocial issues and resilience building as part of the EpiC Project; a collaboration between the SLpsych, the Ministry of Health, and USAID, with FHI.

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On 28th of April, Dr. Kapila Ransinghe (president of SLPsych) and Dr. Mrs. Wickramasinghe, (DDGHS, NCD)  officially invited Dr. Asela Gunawardana,  DGHS as the chief guest of the award ceremony which will be held on 23 June at the National Library premises.

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The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists in collaboration with ministry of health, is conducting an island wide art and short video competition based on the theme of “Building resilience through inclusive diversity “, with prizes being awarded at an individual and school level.

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We are pleased to announce that the Asia Foundation has agreed to support the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists (SLCP) in several key initiatives.

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The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists together with FHI 360 carried out a successful 2-day residential workshop in Kandy, on the training of trainers for consultant psychiatrists and senior registrars in psychiatry.

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The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists together with FHI 360 carried out a successful 2 day residential workshop on training of trainers for consultant psychiatrists and senior registrars in psychiatry.

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The draft mental health act was handed over by the college of psychiatrists to the director mental health, ministry of health

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ICRC and the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka conducted a capacity-building seminar for prison medical officers from across the island on the 2nd of Nov 2022 at Galadari Hotel, Colombo.
The mental health training component was provided by the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists.

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College Position regarding the legalization of Cannabis in Sri Lanka