The High Dependency Unit (HDU) of the Psycho-Geriatric Unit (Ward 20) was ceremonially opened on 02nd January 2019. It is the first-ever such unit in the region. The unit will provide intensive care for the elderly admitted in the psycho-geriatric unit of NIMH. Dr. Kapila Wickramanayake, Director – NIMH, Dr. Pushpa Ranasinghe and Dr. Kapila […]
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An awareness programme on Gas Safety was conducted by the officials of Litro Gas Lanka on 23rd November 2018 for the staff National Institute of Mental Health , Sri Lanka. This was very useful in improving the knowledge on safety precautions, effective and efficient use of LP gas and many more informative things. Moreover; everyone using LP gas […]
“Forgotten forever! by Aanya Wipulasena Depression is estimated to affect around 800,000 Sri Lankans, annually. According to the latest statistics, in 2016 over 50,000 were diagnosed with depression and hospital admissions made. Stigma and myth about mental illness has left scores of women and men destitute, rejected and forgotten by their own families. The Sunday Observer […]
Rotary Club of Capital City, in collaboration with the Association of Community Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka conducted a three day mobile eye clinic for the patients and staff of National Institute of Mental Health on 3rd, 4th and 5th of December. The clinic included a Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme as well. Nearly 300 patients were […]
National Institute of Mental Health, Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists launches Project ECHO® (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) Hub at NIMH. ECHO Ontario, Addiction and Mental Health Hub at CAMH of University of Toronto provided the technical support and guidance for the programme. Project ECHO® is a lifelong learning and guided practice model that revolutionizes medical education and […]
Being a government servant is not only about working hard, it’s also about working smart. In order to achieve this objective an in-service training programme on ‘Productivity in Mental Health’ was held on 30th November, 2018 by National Productivity Secretariat. Staff was given an introduction on how to apply productivity tools and techniques in order […]
A new building was added to the Hospital Mortuary as a kind donation made by the Maharagama Central Lions’ Club.Some clients who pass away at NIMH do not have next of kin capable of performing their last rights. In such occasions NIMH performs the last rights for the deceased clients. NIMH firmly believes in the […]
සුව දිවියට සුව මනසක් , The History of Mental Hospital, Angoda and Mental Health Services in Sri Lanka; A book compiled and written by Ms. Nilanthika Withanage, Nursing Officer attached to the National Hospital of Sri Lanka was launched with Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Director General of Health Services as the Chief Guest. This book will […]
After the completion of the recent Short Film Festival, NIMH has opened it’s official YouTube Channel. Please ‘Like’ and ‘Subscribe’ for all updates! You can visit the link by clicking here or below. Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl4x2w97mHs5o9WCflIePkQ
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has introduced a national mental health helpline for the public of Sri Lanka. The toll-free number ‘1926’ was launched in an event held at the hospital in attendance with Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne. The telephone number ‘1926’ was used for the helpline, to commemorate the year NIMH was established. […]
